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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.17, 21,085.50 and 8,566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.17, 21,085.50 and 8,566.29 is: 11,821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.17 : 21,085.50 = 8,566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.17/21,085.50 = 8,566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.17x = 21,085.50 × 8,566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.17x = 180,624,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,624,507.80/15,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,821.62

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