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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.68, 21,102.53 and 8,922.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.68, 21,102.53 and 8,922.65 is: 12,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.68 : 21,102.53 = 8,922.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.68/21,102.53 = 8,922.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.68x = 21,102.53 × 8,922.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.68x = 188,290,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,290,339.18/15,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.26

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