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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.98, 21,138.29 and 8,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.98, 21,138.29 and 8,943.68 is: 12,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.98 : 21,138.29 = 8,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.98/21,138.29 = 8,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.98x = 21,138.29 × 8,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.98x = 189,054,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,054,018.17/15,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.36

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