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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.92, 21,234.86 and 8,676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.92, 21,234.86 and 8,676.01 is: 11,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.92 : 21,234.86 = 8,676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.92/21,234.86 = 8,676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.92x = 21,234.86 × 8,676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.92x = 184,233,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,873.41/15,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.52

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