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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.12, 21,060.81 and 8,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.12, 21,060.81 and 8,546.73 is: 11,794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.12 : 21,060.81 = 8,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.12/21,060.81 = 8,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.12x = 21,060.81 × 8,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.12x = 180,001,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001,056.65/15,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.75

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