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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.86, 21,223.02 and 8,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.86, 21,223.02 and 8,573.40 is: 11,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.86 : 21,223.02 = 8,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.86/21,223.02 = 8,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.86x = 21,223.02 × 8,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.86x = 181,953,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,953,439.67/15,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.86

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