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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.75, 21,135.83 and 8,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.75, 21,135.83 and 8,603.66 is: 11,871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.75 : 21,135.83 = 8,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.75/21,135.83 = 8,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.75x = 21,135.83 × 8,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.75x = 181,845,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,845,504.96/15,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.55

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