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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.64, 21,237.49 and 8,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.64, 21,237.49 and 8,674.90 is: 11,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.64 : 21,237.49 = 8,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.64/21,237.49 = 8,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.64x = 21,237.49 × 8,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.64x = 184,233,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,102.00/15,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.02

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