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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,586.45, 21,503.97 and 8,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,586.45, 21,503.97 and 8,870.40 is: 12,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586.45 : 21,503.97 = 8,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586.45/21,503.97 = 8,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586.45x = 21,503.97 × 8,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586.45x = 190,748,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,748,663.62/15,586.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.11

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