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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.03, 21,511.17 and 8,873.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.03, 21,511.17 and 8,873.51 is: 12,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.03 : 21,511.17 = 8,873.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.03/21,511.17 = 8,873.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.03x = 21,511.17 × 8,873.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.03x = 190,879,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,879,635.88/15,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.27

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