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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.36, 21,095.17 and 8,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.36, 21,095.17 and 8,913.23 is: 12,300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.36 : 21,095.17 = 8,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.36/21,095.17 = 8,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.36x = 21,095.17 × 8,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.36x = 188,026,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,026,102.10/15,286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.25

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