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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.34, 21,120.02 and 8,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.34, 21,120.02 and 8,589.33 is: 11,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.34 : 21,120.02 = 8,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.34/21,120.02 = 8,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.34x = 21,120.02 × 8,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.34x = 181,406,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,406,778.44/15,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.29

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