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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.93, 21,070.60 and 8,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.93, 21,070.60 and 8,554.84 is: 11,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.93 : 21,070.60 = 8,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.93/21,070.60 = 8,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.93x = 21,070.60 × 8,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.93x = 180,255,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,255,537.64/15,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.38

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