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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.95, 21,004.84 and 8,506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.95, 21,004.84 and 8,506.57 is: 11,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.95 : 21,004.84 = 8,506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.95/21,004.84 = 8,506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.95x = 21,004.84 × 8,506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.95x = 178,679,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,679,099.27/15,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.02

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