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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.26, 21,157.53 and 8,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.26, 21,157.53 and 8,616.48 is: 11,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.26 : 21,157.53 = 8,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.26/21,157.53 = 8,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.26x = 21,157.53 × 8,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.26x = 182,303,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,303,434.09/15,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.96

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