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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.82, 21,074.65 and 8,556.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.82, 21,074.65 and 8,556.91 is: 11,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.82 : 21,074.65 = 8,556.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.82/21,074.65 = 8,556.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.82x = 21,074.65 × 8,556.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.82x = 180,333,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,333,809.25/15,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.50

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