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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.55, 21,074.72 and 8,557.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.55, 21,074.72 and 8,557.23 is: 11,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.55 : 21,074.72 = 8,557.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.55/21,074.72 = 8,557.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.55x = 21,074.72 × 8,557.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.55x = 180,341,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,341,216.13/15,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.97

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