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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.68, 21,123.44 and 8,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.68, 21,123.44 and 8,593.76 is: 11,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.68 : 21,123.44 = 8,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.68/21,123.44 = 8,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.68x = 21,123.44 × 8,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.68x = 181,529,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,529,773.73/15,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.51

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