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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.11, 21,095.92 and 8,572.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.11, 21,095.92 and 8,572.71 is: 11,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.11 : 21,095.92 = 8,572.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.11/21,095.92 = 8,572.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.11x = 21,095.92 × 8,572.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.11x = 180,849,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,849,204.34/15,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.18

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