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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.81, 21,007.05 and 8,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.81, 21,007.05 and 8,508.46 is: 11,741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.81 : 21,007.05 = 8,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.81/21,007.05 = 8,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.81x = 21,007.05 × 8,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.81x = 178,737,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737,644.64/15,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.44

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