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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.89, 21,008.57 and 8,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.89, 21,008.57 and 8,508.80 is: 11,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.89 : 21,008.57 = 8,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.89/21,008.57 = 8,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.89x = 21,008.57 × 8,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.89x = 178,757,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,757,741.69/15,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.69

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