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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.16, 21,028.35 and 8,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.16, 21,028.35 and 8,523.41 is: 11,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.16 : 21,028.35 = 8,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.16/21,028.35 = 8,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.16x = 21,028.35 × 8,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.16x = 179,233,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,233,248.67/15,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.90

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