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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.31, 21,520.18 and 8,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.31, 21,520.18 and 8,879.94 is: 12,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.31 : 21,520.18 = 8,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.31/21,520.18 = 8,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.31x = 21,520.18 × 8,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.31x = 191,097,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,097,960.99/15,594.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.34

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