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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.59, 21,006.75 and 8,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.59, 21,006.75 and 8,508.26 is: 11,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.59 : 21,006.75 = 8,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.59/21,006.75 = 8,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.59x = 21,006.75 × 8,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.59x = 178,730,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,730,743.18/15,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.16

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