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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.15, 21,146.52 and 8,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.15, 21,146.52 and 8,610.06 is: 11,881.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.15 : 21,146.52 = 8,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.15/21,146.52 = 8,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.15x = 21,146.52 × 8,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.15x = 182,072,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,072,805.99/15,324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.43

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