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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.05, 21,106.84 and 8,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.05, 21,106.84 and 8,580.56 is: 11,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.05 : 21,106.84 = 8,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.05/21,106.84 = 8,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.05x = 21,106.84 × 8,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.05x = 181,108,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,108,467.56/15,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.98

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