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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.71, 21,244.44 and 8,680.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.71, 21,244.44 and 8,680.35 is: 11,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.71 : 21,244.44 = 8,680.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.71/21,244.44 = 8,680.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.71x = 21,244.44 × 8,680.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.71x = 184,409,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,409,174.75/15,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.74

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