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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.95, 21,243.23 and 8,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.95, 21,243.23 and 8,679.52 is: 11,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.95 : 21,243.23 = 8,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.95/21,243.23 = 8,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.95x = 21,243.23 × 8,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.95x = 184,380,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,380,996.25/15,393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.50

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