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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.35, 21,106.34 and 8,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.35, 21,106.34 and 8,580.04 is: 11,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.35 : 21,106.34 = 8,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.35/21,106.34 = 8,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.35x = 21,106.34 × 8,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.35x = 181,093,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,093,198.55/15,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.76

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