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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.42, 21,095.01 and 8,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.42, 21,095.01 and 8,572.04 is: 11,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.42 : 21,095.01 = 8,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.42/21,095.01 = 8,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.42x = 21,095.01 × 8,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.42x = 180,827,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,827,269.52/15,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.28

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