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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.46, 21,126.72 and 8,503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.46, 21,126.72 and 8,503.03 is: 11,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.46 : 21,126.72 = 8,503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.46/21,126.72 = 8,503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.46x = 21,126.72 × 8,503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.46x = 179,641,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,641,133.96/15,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,734.00

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