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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.96, 21,243.40 and 8,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.96, 21,243.40 and 8,680.44 is: 11,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.96 : 21,243.40 = 8,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.96/21,243.40 = 8,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.96x = 21,243.40 × 8,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.96x = 184,402,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,402,059.10/15,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,978.08

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