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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.48, 21,151.30 and 8,611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.48, 21,151.30 and 8,611.63 is: 11,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.48 : 21,151.30 = 8,611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.48/21,151.30 = 8,611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.48x = 21,151.30 × 8,611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.48x = 182,147,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,147,169.62/15,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.25

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