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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.92, 21,136.60 and 8,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.92, 21,136.60 and 8,601.72 is: 11,869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.92 : 21,136.60 = 8,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.92/21,136.60 = 8,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.92x = 21,136.60 × 8,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.92x = 181,811,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,811,114.95/15,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.95

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