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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.87, 21,108.36 and 8,581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.87, 21,108.36 and 8,581.78 is: 11,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.87 : 21,108.36 = 8,581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.87/21,108.36 = 8,581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.87x = 21,108.36 × 8,581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.87x = 181,147,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,147,301.68/15,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.89

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