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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.40, 21,085.68 and 8,565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.40, 21,085.68 and 8,565.32 is: 11,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.40 : 21,085.68 = 8,565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.40/21,085.68 = 8,565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.40x = 21,085.68 × 8,565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.40x = 180,605,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,605,596.62/15,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.20

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