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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.29, 21,056.14 and 8,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.29, 21,056.14 and 8,451.96 is: 11,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.29 : 21,056.14 = 8,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.29/21,056.14 = 8,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.29x = 21,056.14 × 8,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.29x = 177,965,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,965,602.36/15,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.30

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