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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.30, 21,014.97 and 8,941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.30, 21,014.97 and 8,941.86 is: 12,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.30 : 21,014.97 = 8,941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.30/21,014.97 = 8,941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.30x = 21,014.97 × 8,941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.30x = 187,912,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,912,919.64/15,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.15

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