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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.62, 21,027.76 and 8,523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.62, 21,027.76 and 8,523.16 is: 11,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.62 : 21,027.76 = 8,523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.62/21,027.76 = 8,523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.62x = 21,027.76 × 8,523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.62x = 179,222,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,222,962.92/15,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,761.87

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