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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.42, 21,088.44 and 8,567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.42, 21,088.44 and 8,567.33 is: 11,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.42 : 21,088.44 = 8,567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.42/21,088.44 = 8,567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.42x = 21,088.44 × 8,567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.42x = 180,671,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,671,581.83/15,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.96

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