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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.72, 21,147.23 and 8,610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.72, 21,147.23 and 8,610.54 is: 11,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.72 : 21,147.23 = 8,610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.72/21,147.23 = 8,610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.72x = 21,147.23 × 8,610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.72x = 182,089,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,089,026.75/15,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.83

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