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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390.96, 21,237.88 and 8,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390.96, 21,237.88 and 8,676.44 is: 11,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390.96 : 21,237.88 = 8,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390.96/21,237.88 = 8,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390.96x = 21,237.88 × 8,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390.96x = 184,269,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,191.55/15,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.56

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