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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.02, 21,083.95 and 8,472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.02, 21,083.95 and 8,472.53 is: 11,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.02 : 21,083.95 = 8,472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.02/21,083.95 = 8,472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.02x = 21,083.95 × 8,472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.02x = 178,634,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,634,325.00/15,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.48

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