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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.24, 21,069.14 and 8,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.24, 21,069.14 and 8,552.52 is: 11,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.24 : 21,069.14 = 8,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.24/21,069.14 = 8,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.24x = 21,069.14 × 8,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.24x = 180,194,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,194,198.47/15,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.67

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