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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.27, 21,086.41 and 8,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.27, 21,086.41 and 8,474.26 is: 11,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.27 : 21,086.41 = 8,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.27/21,086.41 = 8,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.27x = 21,086.41 × 8,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.27x = 178,691,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,691,720.81/15,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.28

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