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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.48, 21,103.34 and 8,578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.48, 21,103.34 and 8,578.12 is: 11,837.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.48 : 21,103.34 = 8,578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.48/21,103.34 = 8,578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.48x = 21,103.34 × 8,578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.48x = 181,026,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,026,982.92/15,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.65

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