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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.25, 21,100.59 and 8,921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.25, 21,100.59 and 8,921.22 is: 12,311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.25 : 21,100.59 = 8,921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.25/21,100.59 = 8,921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.25x = 21,100.59 × 8,921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.25x = 188,243,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,243,005.52/15,290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.31

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