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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.71, 21,241.69 and 8,678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.71, 21,241.69 and 8,678.35 is: 11,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.71 : 21,241.69 = 8,678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.71/21,241.69 = 8,678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.71x = 21,241.69 × 8,678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.71x = 184,342,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,342,820.41/15,392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.98

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