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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.70, 21,003.30 and 8,505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.70, 21,003.30 and 8,505.41 is: 11,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.70 : 21,003.30 = 8,505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.70/21,003.30 = 8,505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.70x = 21,003.30 × 8,505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.70x = 178,641,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,641,572.84/15,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.52

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