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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.72, 21,117.42 and 8,587.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.72, 21,117.42 and 8,587.95 is: 11,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.72 : 21,117.42 = 8,587.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.72/21,117.42 = 8,587.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.72x = 21,117.42 × 8,587.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.72x = 181,355,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,355,347.09/15,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.41

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