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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.75, 21,061.59 and 8,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.75, 21,061.59 and 8,548.74 is: 11,797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.75 : 21,061.59 = 8,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.75/21,061.59 = 8,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.75x = 21,061.59 × 8,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.75x = 180,050,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,050,056.90/15,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.47

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