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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.24, 21,148.85 and 8,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.24, 21,148.85 and 8,610.87 is: 11,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.24 : 21,148.85 = 8,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.24/21,148.85 = 8,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.24x = 21,148.85 × 8,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.24x = 182,109,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,109,998.00/15,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.01

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