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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.59, 21,106.13 and 8,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.59, 21,106.13 and 8,580.93 is: 11,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.59 : 21,106.13 = 8,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.59/21,106.13 = 8,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.59x = 21,106.13 × 8,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.59x = 181,110,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,110,224.10/15,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.01

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