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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.53, 21,134.03 and 8,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.53, 21,134.03 and 8,601.84 is: 11,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.53 : 21,134.03 = 8,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.53/21,134.03 = 8,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.53x = 21,134.03 × 8,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.53x = 181,791,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,791,501.61/15,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.75

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