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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.20, 21,259.56 and 8,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.20, 21,259.56 and 8,692.30 is: 11,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.20 : 21,259.56 = 8,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.20/21,259.56 = 8,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.20x = 21,259.56 × 8,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.20x = 184,794,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,794,473.39/15,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.03

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