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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.71, 21,121.80 and 8,591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.71, 21,121.80 and 8,591.35 is: 11,856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.71 : 21,121.80 = 8,591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.71/21,121.80 = 8,591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.71x = 21,121.80 × 8,591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.71x = 181,464,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,464,776.43/15,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.02

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