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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.51, 21,069.04 and 8,553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.51, 21,069.04 and 8,553.19 is: 11,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.51 : 21,069.04 = 8,553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.51/21,069.04 = 8,553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.51x = 21,069.04 × 8,553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.51x = 180,207,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,207,502.24/15,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.33

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