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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.84, 21,143.52 and 8,608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.84, 21,143.52 and 8,608.02 is: 11,878.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.84 : 21,143.52 = 8,608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.84/21,143.52 = 8,608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.84x = 21,143.52 × 8,608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.84x = 182,003,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,003,843.03/15,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,878.72

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