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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.37, 21,170.99 and 8,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.37, 21,170.99 and 8,717.37 is: 12,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.37 : 21,170.99 = 8,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.37/21,170.99 = 8,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.37x = 21,170.99 × 8,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.37x = 184,555,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,555,309.51/15,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.91

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