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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.84, 21,207.26 and 8,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.84, 21,207.26 and 8,561.96 is: 11,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.84 : 21,207.26 = 8,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.84/21,207.26 = 8,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.84x = 21,207.26 × 8,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.84x = 181,575,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,575,711.83/15,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,816.07

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