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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.14, 21,083.64 and 8,565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.14, 21,083.64 and 8,565.43 is: 11,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.14 : 21,083.64 = 8,565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.14/21,083.64 = 8,565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.14x = 21,083.64 × 8,565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.14x = 180,590,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,590,442.57/15,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.19

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