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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.49, 21,067.95 and 8,552.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.49, 21,067.95 and 8,552.00 is: 11,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.49 : 21,067.95 = 8,552.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.49/21,067.95 = 8,552.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.49x = 21,067.95 × 8,552.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.49x = 180,173,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,173,003.06/15,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.86

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