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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.61, 21,020.86 and 8,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.61, 21,020.86 and 8,518.16 is: 11,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.61 : 21,020.86 = 8,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.61/21,020.86 = 8,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.61x = 21,020.86 × 8,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.61x = 179,059,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,059,112.02/15,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.98

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