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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.32, 21,005.22 and 8,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.32, 21,005.22 and 8,507.56 is: 11,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.32 : 21,005.22 = 8,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.32/21,005.22 = 8,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.32x = 21,005.22 × 8,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.32x = 178,703,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,703,169.46/15,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.32

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