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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.80, 21,125.89 and 8,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.80, 21,125.89 and 8,596.16 is: 11,861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.80 : 21,125.89 = 8,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.80/21,125.89 = 8,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.80x = 21,125.89 × 8,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.80x = 181,601,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,601,381.97/15,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.78

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