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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.52, 21,030.06 and 8,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.52, 21,030.06 and 8,525.70 is: 11,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.52 : 21,030.06 = 8,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.52/21,030.06 = 8,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.52x = 21,030.06 × 8,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.52x = 179,295,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295,982.54/15,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.20

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