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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.24, 21,106.98 and 8,580.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.24, 21,106.98 and 8,580.42 is: 11,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.24 : 21,106.98 = 8,580.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.24/21,106.98 = 8,580.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.24x = 21,106.98 × 8,580.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.24x = 181,106,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,106,753.33/15,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,841.50

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