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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.64, 21,067.36 and 8,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.64, 21,067.36 and 8,551.28 is: 11,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.64 : 21,067.36 = 8,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.64/21,067.36 = 8,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.64x = 21,067.36 × 8,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.64x = 180,152,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152,894.22/15,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.20

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