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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.33, 21,027.13 and 8,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.33, 21,027.13 and 8,523.24 is: 11,761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.33 : 21,027.13 = 8,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.33/21,027.13 = 8,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.33x = 21,027.13 × 8,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.33x = 179,219,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,219,175.34/15,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,761.85

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