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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.32, 21,091.62 and 8,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.32, 21,091.62 and 8,570.68 is: 11,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.32 : 21,091.62 = 8,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.32/21,091.62 = 8,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.32x = 21,091.62 × 8,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.32x = 180,769,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,769,525.70/15,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.12

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