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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.06, 21,004.94 and 8,506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.06, 21,004.94 and 8,506.97 is: 11,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.06 : 21,004.94 = 8,506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.06/21,004.94 = 8,506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.06x = 21,004.94 × 8,506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.06x = 178,688,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,688,477.69/15,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.55

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