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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.24, 21,066.24 and 8,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.24, 21,066.24 and 8,551.36 is: 11,800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.24 : 21,066.24 = 8,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.24/21,066.24 = 8,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.24x = 21,066.24 × 8,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.24x = 180,145,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,145,002.09/15,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.22

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