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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.65, 21,132.14 and 8,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.65, 21,132.14 and 8,599.16 is: 11,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.65 : 21,132.14 = 8,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.65/21,132.14 = 8,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.65x = 21,132.14 × 8,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.65x = 181,718,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,718,504.35/15,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,866.44

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