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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.95, 21,239.61 and 8,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.95, 21,239.61 and 8,679.24 is: 11,976.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.95 : 21,239.61 = 8,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.95/21,239.61 = 8,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.95x = 21,239.61 × 8,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.95x = 184,343,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,343,672.70/15,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,976.63

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