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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.43, 21,024.79 and 8,862.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.43, 21,024.79 and 8,862.15 is: 12,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.43 : 21,024.79 = 8,862.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.43/21,024.79 = 8,862.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.43x = 21,024.79 × 8,862.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.43x = 186,324,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,324,820.54/15,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.70

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