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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.56, 21,080.64 and 8,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.56, 21,080.64 and 8,469.45 is: 11,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.56 : 21,080.64 = 8,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.56/21,080.64 = 8,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.56x = 21,080.64 × 8,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.56x = 178,541,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,541,426.45/15,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.04

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