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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.03, 21,161.45 and 8,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.03, 21,161.45 and 8,618.94 is: 11,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.03 : 21,161.45 = 8,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.03/21,161.45 = 8,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.03x = 21,161.45 × 8,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.03x = 182,389,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,389,289.41/15,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,895.19

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