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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.10, 21,065.12 and 8,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.10, 21,065.12 and 8,889.67 is: 12,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.10 : 21,065.12 = 8,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.10/21,065.12 = 8,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.10x = 21,065.12 × 8,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.10x = 187,261,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,261,965.31/15,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.13

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