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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.96, 21,113.56 and 8,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.96, 21,113.56 and 8,586.30 is: 11,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.96 : 21,113.56 = 8,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.96/21,113.56 = 8,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.96x = 21,113.56 × 8,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.96x = 181,287,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,287,360.23/15,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.43

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