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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.65, 21,147.99 and 8,610.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.65, 21,147.99 and 8,610.45 is: 11,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.65 : 21,147.99 = 8,610.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.65/21,147.99 = 8,610.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.65x = 21,147.99 × 8,610.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.65x = 182,093,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,093,667.44/15,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,882.40

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