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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.05, 21,115.26 and 8,587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.05, 21,115.26 and 8,587.32 is: 11,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.05 : 21,115.26 = 8,587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.05/21,115.26 = 8,587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.05x = 21,115.26 × 8,587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.05x = 181,323,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,323,494.50/15,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.40

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