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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.86, 21,220.27 and 8,571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.86, 21,220.27 and 8,571.41 is: 11,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.86 : 21,220.27 = 8,571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.86/21,220.27 = 8,571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.86x = 21,220.27 × 8,571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.86x = 181,887,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,887,586.53/15,378.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.12

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