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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.71, 21,076.15 and 8,558.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.71, 21,076.15 and 8,558.31 is: 11,810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.71 : 21,076.15 = 8,558.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.71/21,076.15 = 8,558.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.71x = 21,076.15 × 8,558.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.71x = 180,376,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,376,225.31/15,272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.36

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