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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.64, 21,082.44 and 8,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.64, 21,082.44 and 8,563.92 is: 11,819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.64 : 21,082.44 = 8,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.64/21,082.44 = 8,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.64x = 21,082.44 × 8,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.64x = 180,548,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,548,329.56/15,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.36

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