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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.41, 21,004.11 and 8,506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.41, 21,004.11 and 8,506.04 is: 11,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.41 : 21,004.11 = 8,506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.41/21,004.11 = 8,506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.41x = 21,004.11 × 8,506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.41x = 178,661,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,661,741.67/15,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.30

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