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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.60, 21,092.48 and 8,570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.60, 21,092.48 and 8,570.21 is: 11,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.60 : 21,092.48 = 8,570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.60/21,092.48 = 8,570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.60x = 21,092.48 × 8,570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.60x = 180,766,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,766,834.71/15,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.73

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