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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.30, 21,010.52 and 8,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.30, 21,010.52 and 8,511.01 is: 11,744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.30 : 21,010.52 = 8,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.30/21,010.52 = 8,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.30x = 21,010.52 × 8,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.30x = 178,820,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,820,714.58/15,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.97

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