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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.69, 21,087.40 and 8,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.69, 21,087.40 and 8,475.20 is: 11,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.69 : 21,087.40 = 8,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.69/21,087.40 = 8,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.69x = 21,087.40 × 8,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.69x = 178,719,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,719,805.86/15,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.80

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