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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.06, 21,150.50 and 8,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.06, 21,150.50 and 8,611.54 is: 11,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.06 : 21,150.50 = 8,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.06/21,150.50 = 8,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.06x = 21,150.50 × 8,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.06x = 182,138,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,138,376.77/15,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.23

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