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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.38, 21,137.84 and 8,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.38, 21,137.84 and 8,602.83 is: 11,871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.38 : 21,137.84 = 8,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.38/21,137.84 = 8,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.38x = 21,137.84 × 8,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.38x = 181,845,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,845,244.09/15,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.82

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