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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.43, 21,130.90 and 8,598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.43, 21,130.90 and 8,598.07 is: 11,865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.43 : 21,130.90 = 8,598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.43/21,130.90 = 8,598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.43x = 21,130.90 × 8,598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.43x = 181,684,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,684,957.36/15,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,865.19

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