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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.26, 21,141.09 and 8,606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.26, 21,141.09 and 8,606.07 is: 11,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.26 : 21,141.09 = 8,606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.26/21,141.09 = 8,606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.26x = 21,141.09 × 8,606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.26x = 181,941,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,941,700.42/15,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,876.66

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