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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.30, 21,064.11 and 8,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.30, 21,064.11 and 8,549.82 is: 11,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.30 : 21,064.11 = 8,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.30/21,064.11 = 8,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.30x = 21,064.11 × 8,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.30x = 180,094,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,094,348.96/15,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,798.40

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