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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.16, 21,097.28 and 8,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.16, 21,097.28 and 8,573.20 is: 11,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.16 : 21,097.28 = 8,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.16/21,097.28 = 8,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.16x = 21,097.28 × 8,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.16x = 180,871,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,871,200.90/15,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.58

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