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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.50, 21,139.54 and 8,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.50, 21,139.54 and 8,694.50 is: 11,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.50 : 21,139.54 = 8,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.50/21,139.54 = 8,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.50x = 21,139.54 × 8,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.50x = 183,797,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,797,730.53/15,318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.42

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