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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.31, 21,070.44 and 8,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.31, 21,070.44 and 8,553.42 is: 11,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.31 : 21,070.44 = 8,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.31/21,070.44 = 8,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.31x = 21,070.44 × 8,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.31x = 180,224,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,224,322.90/15,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.04

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