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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.18, 21,106.17 and 8,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.18, 21,106.17 and 8,579.40 is: 11,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.18 : 21,106.17 = 8,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.18/21,106.17 = 8,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.18x = 21,106.17 × 8,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.18x = 181,078,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,274.90/15,294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.69

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