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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.52, 21,288.06 and 8,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.52, 21,288.06 and 8,711.56 is: 12,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.52 : 21,288.06 = 8,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.52/21,288.06 = 8,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.52x = 21,288.06 × 8,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.52x = 185,452,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,452,211.97/15,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.65

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