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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.63, 21,060.34 and 8,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.63, 21,060.34 and 8,546.11 is: 11,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.63 : 21,060.34 = 8,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.63/21,060.34 = 8,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.63x = 21,060.34 × 8,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.63x = 179,983,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,983,947.45/15,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.01

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