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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.19, 21,255.54 and 8,599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.19, 21,255.54 and 8,599.10 is: 11,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.19 : 21,255.54 = 8,599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.19/21,255.54 = 8,599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.19x = 21,255.54 × 8,599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.19x = 182,778,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,778,407.74/15,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.96

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