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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.85, 21,007.67 and 8,934.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.85, 21,007.67 and 8,934.09 is: 12,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.85 : 21,007.67 = 8,934.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.85/21,007.67 = 8,934.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.85x = 21,007.67 × 8,934.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.85x = 187,684,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,684,369.80/15,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.93

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