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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.98, 21,004.89 and 8,506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.98, 21,004.89 and 8,506.61 is: 11,739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.98 : 21,004.89 = 8,506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.98/21,004.89 = 8,506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.98x = 21,004.89 × 8,506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.98x = 178,680,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,680,407.32/15,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.09

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