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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.62, 21,244.05 and 8,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.62, 21,244.05 and 8,679.53 is: 11,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.62 : 21,244.05 = 8,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.62/21,244.05 = 8,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.62x = 21,244.05 × 8,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.62x = 184,388,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,388,263.08/15,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.23

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