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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.82, 21,124.98 and 8,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.82, 21,124.98 and 8,933.16 is: 12,329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.82 : 21,124.98 = 8,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.82/21,124.98 = 8,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.82x = 21,124.98 × 8,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.82x = 188,712,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,712,826.34/15,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.48

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