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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.66, 21,107.17 and 8,920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.66, 21,107.17 and 8,920.43 is: 12,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.66 : 21,107.17 = 8,920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.66/21,107.17 = 8,920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.66x = 21,107.17 × 8,920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.66x = 188,284,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,284,882.35/15,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.09

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