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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.97, 21,506.39 and 8,870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.97, 21,506.39 and 8,870.23 is: 12,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.97 : 21,506.39 = 8,870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.97/21,506.39 = 8,870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.97x = 21,506.39 × 8,870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.97x = 190,766,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,766,625.77/15,582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.99

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