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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.02, 21,147.23 and 8,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.02, 21,147.23 and 8,610.12 is: 11,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.02 : 21,147.23 = 8,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.02/21,147.23 = 8,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.02x = 21,147.23 × 8,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.02x = 182,080,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,080,144.92/15,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,881.23

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