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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.63, 21,137.92 and 8,602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.63, 21,137.92 and 8,602.93 is: 11,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.63 : 21,137.92 = 8,602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.63/21,137.92 = 8,602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.63x = 21,137.92 × 8,602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.63x = 181,848,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,848,046.11/15,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.81

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