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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.40, 21,084.04 and 8,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.40, 21,084.04 and 8,564.52 is: 11,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.40 : 21,084.04 = 8,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.40/21,084.04 = 8,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.40x = 21,084.04 × 8,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.40x = 180,574,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,574,682.26/15,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.73

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