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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.28, 21,405.31 and 8,612.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.28, 21,405.31 and 8,612.21 is: 11,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.28 : 21,405.31 = 8,612.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.28/21,405.31 = 8,612.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.28x = 21,405.31 × 8,612.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.28x = 184,347,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,347,024.84/15,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,884.71

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