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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.13, 21,101.79 and 8,922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.13, 21,101.79 and 8,922.10 is: 12,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.13 : 21,101.79 = 8,922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.13/21,101.79 = 8,922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.13x = 21,101.79 × 8,922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.13x = 188,272,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,272,280.56/15,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.52

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