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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.83, 21,130.22 and 8,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.83, 21,130.22 and 8,597.16 is: 11,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.83 : 21,130.22 = 8,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.83/21,130.22 = 8,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.83x = 21,130.22 × 8,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.83x = 181,659,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,659,903.67/15,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.25

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