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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.42, 21,135.78 and 8,602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.42, 21,135.78 and 8,602.23 is: 11,871.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.42 : 21,135.78 = 8,602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.42/21,135.78 = 8,602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.42x = 21,135.78 × 8,602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.42x = 181,814,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,814,840.79/15,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.36

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