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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.60, 21,068.48 and 8,978.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.60, 21,068.48 and 8,978.56 is: 12,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.60 : 21,068.48 = 8,978.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.60/21,068.48 = 8,978.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.60x = 21,068.48 × 8,978.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.60x = 189,164,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,164,611.79/15,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.56

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