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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.15, 21,071.54 and 8,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.15, 21,071.54 and 8,555.06 is: 11,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.15 : 21,071.54 = 8,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.15/21,071.54 = 8,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.15x = 21,071.54 × 8,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.15x = 180,268,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,268,246.22/15,269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.04

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