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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.80, 21,067.80 and 8,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.80, 21,067.80 and 8,979.56 is: 12,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.80 : 21,067.80 = 8,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.80/21,067.80 = 8,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.80x = 21,067.80 × 8,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.80x = 189,179,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179,574.17/15,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.57

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