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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.06, 21,290.58 and 8,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.06, 21,290.58 and 8,621.82 is: 11,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.06 : 21,290.58 = 8,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.06/21,290.58 = 8,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.06x = 21,290.58 × 8,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.06x = 183,563,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,563,548.46/15,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.26

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