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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.81, 21,026.42 and 8,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.81, 21,026.42 and 8,522.72 is: 11,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.81 : 21,026.42 = 8,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.81/21,026.42 = 8,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.81x = 21,026.42 × 8,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.81x = 179,202,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,202,260.79/15,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,761.14

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