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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.80, 21,128.64 and 8,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.80, 21,128.64 and 8,598.16 is: 11,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.80 : 21,128.64 = 8,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.80/21,128.64 = 8,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.80x = 21,128.64 × 8,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.80x = 181,667,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,667,427.30/15,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.54

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