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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.50, 21,114.12 and 8,927.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.50, 21,114.12 and 8,927.21 is: 12,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.50 : 21,114.12 = 8,927.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.50/21,114.12 = 8,927.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.50x = 21,114.12 × 8,927.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.50x = 188,490,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490,219.25/15,300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.22

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