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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.76, 21,241.28 and 8,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.76, 21,241.28 and 8,677.68 is: 11,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.76 : 21,241.28 = 8,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.76/21,241.28 = 8,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.76x = 21,241.28 × 8,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.76x = 184,325,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,325,030.63/15,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.57

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