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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.96, 21,235.14 and 8,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.96, 21,235.14 and 8,674.42 is: 11,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.96 : 21,235.14 = 8,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.96/21,235.14 = 8,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.96x = 21,235.14 × 8,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.96x = 184,202,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,202,523.12/15,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.78

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