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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.60, 21,095.23 and 8,572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.60, 21,095.23 and 8,572.21 is: 11,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.60 : 21,095.23 = 8,572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.60/21,095.23 = 8,572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.60x = 21,095.23 × 8,572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.60x = 180,832,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,832,741.56/15,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.49

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