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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.82, 21,117.42 and 8,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.82, 21,117.42 and 8,588.28 is: 11,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.82 : 21,117.42 = 8,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.82/21,117.42 = 8,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.82x = 21,117.42 × 8,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.82x = 181,362,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,362,315.84/15,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,851.56

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