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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.32, 21,210.47 and 8,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.32, 21,210.47 and 8,564.18 is: 11,818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.32 : 21,210.47 = 8,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.32/21,210.47 = 8,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.32x = 21,210.47 × 8,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.32x = 181,650,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,650,282.96/15,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.25

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