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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.66, 21,062.13 and 8,547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.66, 21,062.13 and 8,547.09 is: 11,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.66 : 21,062.13 = 8,547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.66/21,062.13 = 8,547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.66x = 21,062.13 × 8,547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.66x = 180,019,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019,920.70/15,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.57

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