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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.36, 21,246.62 and 8,681.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.36, 21,246.62 and 8,681.73 is: 11,980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.36 : 21,246.62 = 8,681.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.36/21,246.62 = 8,681.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.36x = 21,246.62 × 8,681.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.36x = 184,457,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,457,374.84/15,396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.58

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