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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.79, 21,026.42 and 8,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.79, 21,026.42 and 8,522.04 is: 11,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.79 : 21,026.42 = 8,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.79/21,026.42 = 8,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.79x = 21,026.42 × 8,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.79x = 179,187,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,187,949.69/15,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.99

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