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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.07, 21,021.45 and 8,861.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.07, 21,021.45 and 8,861.35 is: 12,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.07 : 21,021.45 = 8,861.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.07/21,021.45 = 8,861.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.07x = 21,021.45 × 8,861.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.07x = 186,278,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,278,425.96/15,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.16

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