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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.76, 21,021.08 and 8,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.76, 21,021.08 and 8,518.40 is: 11,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.76 : 21,021.08 = 8,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.76/21,021.08 = 8,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.76x = 21,021.08 × 8,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.76x = 179,065,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065,967.87/15,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.32

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