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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.54, 21,155.40 and 8,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.54, 21,155.40 and 8,615.16 is: 11,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.54 : 21,155.40 = 8,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.54/21,155.40 = 8,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.54x = 21,155.40 × 8,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.54x = 182,257,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,257,155.86/15,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.28

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