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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.77, 21,091.41 and 8,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.77, 21,091.41 and 8,569.39 is: 11,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.77 : 21,091.41 = 8,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.77/21,091.41 = 8,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.77x = 21,091.41 × 8,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.77x = 180,740,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,740,517.94/15,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,825.65

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