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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.42, 21,106.52 and 8,920.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.42, 21,106.52 and 8,920.83 is: 12,310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.42 : 21,106.52 = 8,920.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.42/21,106.52 = 8,920.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.42x = 21,106.52 × 8,920.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.42x = 188,287,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,287,676.81/15,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.87

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