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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.16, 21,087.93 and 8,566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.16, 21,087.93 and 8,566.78 is: 11,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.16 : 21,087.93 = 8,566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.16/21,087.93 = 8,566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.16x = 21,087.93 × 8,566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.16x = 180,655,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,655,656.97/15,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.12

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