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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.97, 21,152.45 and 8,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.97, 21,152.45 and 8,953.30 is: 12,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.97 : 21,152.45 = 8,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.97/21,152.45 = 8,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.97x = 21,152.45 × 8,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.97x = 189,384,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,384,279.41/15,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.09

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