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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.52, 21,139.29 and 8,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.52, 21,139.29 and 8,603.55 is: 11,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.52 : 21,139.29 = 8,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.52/21,139.29 = 8,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.52x = 21,139.29 × 8,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.52x = 181,872,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,872,938.48/15,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,873.52

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