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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.10, 21,109.17 and 8,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.10, 21,109.17 and 8,581.54 is: 11,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.10 : 21,109.17 = 8,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.10/21,109.17 = 8,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.10x = 21,109.17 × 8,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.10x = 181,149,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149,186.72/15,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.06

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