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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.49, 21,063.92 and 8,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.49, 21,063.92 and 8,551.40 is: 11,799.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.49 : 21,063.92 = 8,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.49/21,063.92 = 8,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.49x = 21,063.92 × 8,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.49x = 180,126,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,126,005.49/15,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.56

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