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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.58, 21,055.86 and 8,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.58, 21,055.86 and 8,543.20 is: 11,789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.58 : 21,055.86 = 8,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.58/21,055.86 = 8,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.58x = 21,055.86 × 8,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.58x = 179,884,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,884,423.15/15,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,789.84

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