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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.68, 21,112.38 and 8,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.68, 21,112.38 and 8,585.76 is: 11,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.68 : 21,112.38 = 8,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.68/21,112.38 = 8,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.68x = 21,112.38 × 8,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.68x = 181,265,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,265,827.71/15,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.46

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