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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.90, 21,131.61 and 8,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.90, 21,131.61 and 8,600.27 is: 11,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.90 : 21,131.61 = 8,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.90/21,131.61 = 8,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.90x = 21,131.61 × 8,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.90x = 181,737,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,737,551.53/15,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.49

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