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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.66, 21,106.68 and 8,925.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.66, 21,106.68 and 8,925.63 is: 12,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.66 : 21,106.68 = 8,925.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.66/21,106.68 = 8,925.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.66x = 21,106.68 × 8,925.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.66x = 188,390,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,390,303.59/15,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.39

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