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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.70, 21,069.54 and 8,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.70, 21,069.54 and 8,552.34 is: 11,803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.70 : 21,069.54 = 8,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.70/21,069.54 = 8,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.70x = 21,069.54 × 8,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.70x = 180,193,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,193,869.72/15,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.07

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