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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.26, 21,108.70 and 8,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.26, 21,108.70 and 8,581.74 is: 11,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.26 : 21,108.70 = 8,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.26/21,108.70 = 8,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.26x = 21,108.70 × 8,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.26x = 181,149,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149,375.14/15,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.72

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