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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.49, 21,149.28 and 8,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.49, 21,149.28 and 8,611.13 is: 11,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.49 : 21,149.28 = 8,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.49/21,149.28 = 8,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.49x = 21,149.28 × 8,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.49x = 182,119,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,119,093.74/15,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,883.41

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