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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.27, 21,134.31 and 8,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.27, 21,134.31 and 8,601.18 is: 11,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.27 : 21,134.31 = 8,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.27/21,134.31 = 8,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.27x = 21,134.31 × 8,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.27x = 181,779,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,779,892.98/15,315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.20

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