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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.16, 21,086.54 and 8,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.16, 21,086.54 and 8,565.78 is: 11,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.16 : 21,086.54 = 8,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.16/21,086.54 = 8,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.16x = 21,086.54 × 8,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.16x = 180,622,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,622,662.60/15,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.73

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