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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.66, 21,079.28 and 8,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.66, 21,079.28 and 8,561.78 is: 11,815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.66 : 21,079.28 = 8,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.66/21,079.28 = 8,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.66x = 21,079.28 × 8,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.66x = 180,476,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,476,232.02/15,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,815.40

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