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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.07, 21,238.49 and 8,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.07, 21,238.49 and 8,675.70 is: 11,972.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.07 : 21,238.49 = 8,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.07/21,238.49 = 8,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.07x = 21,238.49 × 8,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.07x = 184,258,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,258,724.31/15,390.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.57

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