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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.63, 21,020.12 and 8,517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.63, 21,020.12 and 8,517.54 is: 11,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.63 : 21,020.12 = 8,517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.63/21,020.12 = 8,517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.63x = 21,020.12 × 8,517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.63x = 179,039,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039,670.32/15,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.47

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