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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.77, 21,072.36 and 8,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.77, 21,072.36 and 8,555.41 is: 11,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.77 : 21,072.36 = 8,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.77/21,072.36 = 8,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.77x = 21,072.36 × 8,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.77x = 180,282,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,282,679.47/15,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.51

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