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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.42, 21,129.36 and 8,596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.42, 21,129.36 and 8,596.98 is: 11,863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.42 : 21,129.36 = 8,596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.42/21,129.36 = 8,596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.42x = 21,129.36 × 8,596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.42x = 181,648,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,648,685.33/15,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.61

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