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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.42, 21,102.38 and 8,917.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.42, 21,102.38 and 8,917.83 is: 12,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.42 : 21,102.38 = 8,917.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.42/21,102.38 = 8,917.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.42x = 21,102.38 × 8,917.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.42x = 188,187,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,187,437.44/15,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.73

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