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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.42, 21,107.90 and 8,921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.42, 21,107.90 and 8,921.83 is: 12,312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.42 : 21,107.90 = 8,921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.42/21,107.90 = 8,921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.42x = 21,107.90 × 8,921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.42x = 188,321,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,321,095.46/15,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.25

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