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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.08, 21,008.44 and 8,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.08, 21,008.44 and 8,935.04 is: 12,331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.08 : 21,008.44 = 8,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.08/21,008.44 = 8,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.08x = 21,008.44 × 8,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.08x = 187,711,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,711,251.74/15,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.51

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