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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.04, 21,005.04 and 8,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.04, 21,005.04 and 8,846.50 is: 12,209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.04 : 21,005.04 = 8,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.04/21,005.04 = 8,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.04x = 21,005.04 × 8,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.04x = 185,821,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,821,086.36/15,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.78

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