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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.51, 21,075.95 and 8,558.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.51, 21,075.95 and 8,558.19 is: 11,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.51 : 21,075.95 = 8,558.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.51/21,075.95 = 8,558.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.51x = 21,075.95 × 8,558.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.51x = 180,371,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,371,941.74/15,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.24

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