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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.43, 21,005.52 and 8,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.43, 21,005.52 and 8,507.06 is: 11,739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.43 : 21,005.52 = 8,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.43/21,005.52 = 8,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.43x = 21,005.52 × 8,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.43x = 178,695,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,695,218.97/15,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.71

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