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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.65, 21,097.97 and 8,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.65, 21,097.97 and 8,573.71 is: 11,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.65 : 21,097.97 = 8,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.65/21,097.97 = 8,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.65x = 21,097.97 × 8,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.65x = 180,887,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,887,876.37/15,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.29

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