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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.57, 21,005.63 and 8,507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.57, 21,005.63 and 8,507.48 is: 11,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.57 : 21,005.63 = 8,507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.57/21,005.63 = 8,507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.57x = 21,005.63 × 8,507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.57x = 178,704,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,704,872.08/15,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.24

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