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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.92, 21,108.03 and 8,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.92, 21,108.03 and 8,581.43 is: 11,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.92 : 21,108.03 = 8,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.92/21,108.03 = 8,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.92x = 21,108.03 × 8,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.92x = 181,136,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,136,976.34/15,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.18

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