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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.50, 21,132.72 and 8,601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.50, 21,132.72 and 8,601.41 is: 11,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.50 : 21,132.72 = 8,601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.50/21,132.72 = 8,601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.50x = 21,132.72 × 8,601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.50x = 181,771,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,771,241.97/15,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.45

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