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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.39, 21,005.76 and 8,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.39, 21,005.76 and 8,507.46 is: 11,740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.39 : 21,005.76 = 8,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.39/21,005.76 = 8,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.39x = 21,005.76 × 8,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.39x = 178,705,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705,584.20/15,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.42

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