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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.56, 21,065.30 and 8,978.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.56, 21,065.30 and 8,978.76 is: 12,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.56 : 21,065.30 = 8,978.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.56/21,065.30 = 8,978.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.56x = 21,065.30 × 8,978.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.56x = 189,140,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,140,273.03/15,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.38

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