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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.28, 21,101.58 and 8,576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.28, 21,101.58 and 8,576.36 is: 11,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.28 : 21,101.58 = 8,576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.28/21,101.58 = 8,576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.28x = 21,101.58 × 8,576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.28x = 180,974,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,974,746.65/15,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,835.16

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