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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.40, 21,069.09 and 8,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.40, 21,069.09 and 8,554.20 is: 11,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.40 : 21,069.09 = 8,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.40/21,069.09 = 8,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.40x = 21,069.09 × 8,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.40x = 180,229,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,229,209.68/15,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.61

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