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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.68, 21,102.96 and 8,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.68, 21,102.96 and 8,486.28 is: 11,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.68 : 21,102.96 = 8,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.68/21,102.96 = 8,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.68x = 21,102.96 × 8,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.68x = 179,085,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,085,627.39/15,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.55

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