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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.09, 21,102.93 and 8,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.09, 21,102.93 and 8,577.33 is: 11,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.09 : 21,102.93 = 8,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.09/21,102.93 = 8,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.09x = 21,102.93 × 8,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.09x = 181,006,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,006,794.58/15,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.40

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