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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.64, 21,011.42 and 8,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.64, 21,011.42 and 8,511.38 is: 11,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.64 : 21,011.42 = 8,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.64/21,011.42 = 8,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.64x = 21,011.42 × 8,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.64x = 178,836,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,836,137.40/15,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.95

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