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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.95, 21,008.66 and 8,509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.95, 21,008.66 and 8,509.61 is: 11,743.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.95 : 21,008.66 = 8,509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.95/21,008.66 = 8,509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.95x = 21,008.66 × 8,509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.95x = 178,775,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,775,513.20/15,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,743.04

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