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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.63, 21,003.03 and 8,505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.63, 21,003.03 and 8,505.27 is: 11,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.63 : 21,003.03 = 8,505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.63/21,003.03 = 8,505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.63x = 21,003.03 × 8,505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.63x = 178,636,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,636,440.97/15,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.24

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