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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.08, 21,158.02 and 8,616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.08, 21,158.02 and 8,616.68 is: 11,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.08 : 21,158.02 = 8,616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.08/21,158.02 = 8,616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.08x = 21,158.02 × 8,616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.08x = 182,311,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,311,887.77/15,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.65

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