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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.86, 21,006.10 and 8,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.86, 21,006.10 and 8,507.49 is: 11,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.86 : 21,006.10 = 8,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.86/21,006.10 = 8,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.86x = 21,006.10 × 8,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.86x = 178,709,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,709,185.69/15,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.30

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