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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.58, 21,019.16 and 8,517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.58, 21,019.16 and 8,517.22 is: 11,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.58 : 21,019.16 = 8,517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.58/21,019.16 = 8,517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.58x = 21,019.16 × 8,517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.58x = 179,024,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,024,809.94/15,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.53

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