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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.76, 21,010.07 and 8,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.76, 21,010.07 and 8,510.36 is: 11,744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.76 : 21,010.07 = 8,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.76/21,010.07 = 8,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.76x = 21,010.07 × 8,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.76x = 178,803,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,803,175.55/15,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.24

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