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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.45, 21,118.77 and 8,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.45, 21,118.77 and 8,589.72 is: 11,853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.45 : 21,118.77 = 8,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.45/21,118.77 = 8,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.45x = 21,118.77 × 8,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.45x = 181,404,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404,321.04/15,303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.82

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