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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.64, 21,052.57 and 8,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.64, 21,052.57 and 8,541.28 is: 11,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.64 : 21,052.57 = 8,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.64/21,052.57 = 8,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.64x = 21,052.57 × 8,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.64x = 179,815,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,815,895.09/15,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.85

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