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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.24, 21,242.76 and 8,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.24, 21,242.76 and 8,681.52 is: 11,979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.24 : 21,242.76 = 8,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.24/21,242.76 = 8,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.24x = 21,242.76 × 8,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.24x = 184,419,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,419,445.80/15,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.77

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