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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.68, 21,009.20 and 8,508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.68, 21,009.20 and 8,508.97 is: 11,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.68 : 21,009.20 = 8,508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.68/21,009.20 = 8,508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.68x = 21,009.20 × 8,508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.68x = 178,766,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,766,652.52/15,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.90

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