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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.36, 21,122.28 and 8,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.36, 21,122.28 and 8,594.28 is: 11,857.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.36 : 21,122.28 = 8,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.36/21,122.28 = 8,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.36x = 21,122.28 × 8,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.36x = 181,530,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,530,788.56/15,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,857.50

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