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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.04, 21,230.04 and 8,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.04, 21,230.04 and 8,668.48 is: 11,961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.04 : 21,230.04 = 8,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.04/21,230.04 = 8,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.04x = 21,230.04 × 8,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.04x = 184,032,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,032,177.14/15,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.76

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