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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.84, 21,154.56 and 8,616.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.84, 21,154.56 and 8,616.02 is: 11,889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.84 : 21,154.56 = 8,616.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.84/21,154.56 = 8,616.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.84x = 21,154.56 × 8,616.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.84x = 182,268,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,268,112.05/15,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,889.76

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