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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.49, 21,069.55 and 8,552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.49, 21,069.55 and 8,552.97 is: 11,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.49 : 21,069.55 = 8,552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.49/21,069.55 = 8,552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.49x = 21,069.55 × 8,552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.49x = 180,207,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,207,322.85/15,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.34

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