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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.03, 21,146.13 and 8,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.03, 21,146.13 and 8,610.30 is: 11,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.03 : 21,146.13 = 8,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.03/21,146.13 = 8,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.03x = 21,146.13 × 8,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.03x = 182,074,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,074,523.14/15,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.63

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