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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.52, 21,022.18 and 8,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.52, 21,022.18 and 8,519.16 is: 11,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.52 : 21,022.18 = 8,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.52/21,022.18 = 8,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.52x = 21,022.18 × 8,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.52x = 179,091,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,091,314.97/15,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.40

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