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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.85, 21,112.54 and 8,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.85, 21,112.54 and 8,584.54 is: 11,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.85 : 21,112.54 = 8,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.85/21,112.54 = 8,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.85x = 21,112.54 × 8,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.85x = 181,241,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,241,444.13/15,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.96

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