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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.24, 21,073.28 and 8,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.24, 21,073.28 and 8,555.52 is: 11,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.24 : 21,073.28 = 8,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.24/21,073.28 = 8,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.24x = 21,073.28 × 8,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.24x = 180,292,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,292,825.73/15,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.81

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