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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.51, 21,030.88 and 8,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.51, 21,030.88 and 8,525.83 is: 11,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.51 : 21,030.88 = 8,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.51/21,030.88 = 8,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.51x = 21,030.88 × 8,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.51x = 179,305,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305,707.63/15,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.62

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