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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.64, 21,008.04 and 8,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.64, 21,008.04 and 8,510.64 is: 11,743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.64 : 21,008.04 = 8,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.64/21,008.04 = 8,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.64x = 21,008.04 × 8,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.64x = 178,791,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,791,865.55/15,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,743.59

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