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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.67, 21,127.09 and 8,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.67, 21,127.09 and 8,597.03 is: 11,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.67 : 21,127.09 = 8,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.67/21,127.09 = 8,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.67x = 21,127.09 × 8,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.67x = 181,630,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,630,226.54/15,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.98

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