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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.88, 21,085.20 and 8,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.88, 21,085.20 and 8,565.44 is: 11,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.88 : 21,085.20 = 8,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.88/21,085.20 = 8,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.88x = 21,085.20 × 8,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.88x = 180,604,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604,015.49/15,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.73

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