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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.14, 21,085.02 and 8,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.14, 21,085.02 and 8,564.76 is: 11,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.14 : 21,085.02 = 8,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.14/21,085.02 = 8,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.14x = 21,085.02 × 8,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.14x = 180,588,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588,135.90/15,279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.26

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