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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.61, 21,096.62 and 8,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.61, 21,096.62 and 8,573.21 is: 11,830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.61 : 21,096.62 = 8,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.61/21,096.62 = 8,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.61x = 21,096.62 × 8,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.61x = 180,865,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,865,605.20/15,287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.86

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