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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.58, 21,099.32 and 8,574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.58, 21,099.32 and 8,574.83 is: 11,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.58 : 21,099.32 = 8,574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.58/21,099.32 = 8,574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.58x = 21,099.32 × 8,574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.58x = 180,923,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,923,045.02/15,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.32

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