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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.43, 21,137.97 and 8,603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.43, 21,137.97 and 8,603.16 is: 11,872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.43 : 21,137.97 = 8,603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.43/21,137.97 = 8,603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.43x = 21,137.97 × 8,603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.43x = 181,853,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,853,337.99/15,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,872.31

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