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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.90, 21,079.28 and 8,559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.90, 21,079.28 and 8,559.43 is: 11,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.90 : 21,079.28 = 8,559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.90/21,079.28 = 8,559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.90x = 21,079.28 × 8,559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.90x = 180,426,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,426,621.61/15,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.74

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