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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.06, 21,155.45 and 8,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.06, 21,155.45 and 8,615.96 is: 11,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.06 : 21,155.45 = 8,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.06/21,155.45 = 8,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.06x = 21,155.45 × 8,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.06x = 182,274,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274,510.98/15,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.01

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