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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.05, 21,129.08 and 8,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.05, 21,129.08 and 8,596.11 is: 11,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.05 : 21,129.08 = 8,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.05/21,129.08 = 8,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.05x = 21,129.08 × 8,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.05x = 181,627,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,627,895.88/15,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.31

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