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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.96, 21,086.72 and 8,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.96, 21,086.72 and 8,565.28 is: 11,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.96 : 21,086.72 = 8,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.96/21,086.72 = 8,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.96x = 21,086.72 × 8,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.96x = 180,613,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,613,661.08/15,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.30

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