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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.05, 21,108.22 and 8,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.05, 21,108.22 and 8,581.56 is: 11,842.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.05 : 21,108.22 = 8,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.05/21,108.22 = 8,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.05x = 21,108.22 × 8,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.05x = 181,141,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,141,456.42/15,296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.37

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