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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.08, 21,460.42 and 8,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.08, 21,460.42 and 8,927.08 is: 12,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.08 : 21,460.42 = 8,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.08/21,460.42 = 8,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.08x = 21,460.42 × 8,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.08x = 191,578,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,578,886.17/15,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.33

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