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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.61, 21,022.24 and 8,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.61, 21,022.24 and 8,519.16 is: 11,756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.61 : 21,022.24 = 8,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.61/21,022.24 = 8,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.61x = 21,022.24 × 8,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.61x = 179,091,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,091,826.12/15,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.36

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