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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.04, 21,066.06 and 8,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.04, 21,066.06 and 8,552.95 is: 11,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.04 : 21,066.06 = 8,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.04/21,066.06 = 8,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.04x = 21,066.06 × 8,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.04x = 180,176,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,176,937.29/15,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.70

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