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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.36, 21,128.13 and 8,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.36, 21,128.13 and 8,595.43 is: 11,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.36 : 21,128.13 = 8,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.36/21,128.13 = 8,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.36x = 21,128.13 × 8,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.36x = 181,605,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605,289.04/15,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,862.37

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