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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.74, 21,244.77 and 8,680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.74, 21,244.77 and 8,680.43 is: 11,979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.74 : 21,244.77 = 8,680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.74/21,244.77 = 8,680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.74x = 21,244.77 × 8,680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.74x = 184,413,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,413,632.63/15,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.00

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