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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.53, 21,155.25 and 8,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.53, 21,155.25 and 8,614.44 is: 11,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.53 : 21,155.25 = 8,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.53/21,155.25 = 8,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.53x = 21,155.25 × 8,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.53x = 182,240,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,240,631.81/15,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.98

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