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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.36, 21,129.18 and 8,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.36, 21,129.18 and 8,599.28 is: 11,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.36 : 21,129.18 = 8,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.36/21,129.18 = 8,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.36x = 21,129.18 × 8,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.36x = 181,695,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,695,734.99/15,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.40

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