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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.55, 21,094.88 and 8,572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.55, 21,094.88 and 8,572.46 is: 11,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.55 : 21,094.88 = 8,572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.55/21,094.88 = 8,572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.55x = 21,094.88 × 8,572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.55x = 180,834,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,834,866.67/15,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.68

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