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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.82, 21,108.45 and 8,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.82, 21,108.45 and 8,582.26 is: 11,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.82 : 21,108.45 = 8,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.82/21,108.45 = 8,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.82x = 21,108.45 × 8,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.82x = 181,158,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,158,206.10/15,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.42

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