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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.67, 21,110.04 and 8,582.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.67, 21,110.04 and 8,582.10 is: 11,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.67 : 21,110.04 = 8,582.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.67/21,110.04 = 8,582.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.67x = 21,110.04 × 8,582.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.67x = 181,168,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,168,474.28/15,296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.65

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