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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.52, 21,231.24 and 8,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.52, 21,231.24 and 8,672.72 is: 11,967.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.52 : 21,231.24 = 8,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.52/21,231.24 = 8,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.52x = 21,231.24 × 8,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.52x = 184,132,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,132,599.77/15,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.92

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