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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.41, 21,029.37 and 8,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.41, 21,029.37 and 8,524.74 is: 11,765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.41 : 21,029.37 = 8,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.41/21,029.37 = 8,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.41x = 21,029.37 × 8,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.41x = 179,269,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,269,911.61/15,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.12

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