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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.83, 21,059.48 and 8,546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.83, 21,059.48 and 8,546.93 is: 11,793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.83 : 21,059.48 = 8,546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.83/21,059.48 = 8,546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.83x = 21,059.48 × 8,546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.83x = 179,993,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,993,753.36/15,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,793.72

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