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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.24, 21,099.28 and 8,574.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.24, 21,099.28 and 8,574.95 is: 11,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.24 : 21,099.28 = 8,574.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.24/21,099.28 = 8,574.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.24x = 21,099.28 × 8,574.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.24x = 180,925,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,925,144.10/15,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.72

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