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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.70, 21,094.38 and 8,570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.70, 21,094.38 and 8,570.34 is: 11,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.70 : 21,094.38 = 8,570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.70/21,094.38 = 8,570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.70x = 21,094.38 × 8,570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.70x = 180,786,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,786,008.69/15,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.91

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