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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.64, 21,031.80 and 8,527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.64, 21,031.80 and 8,527.42 is: 11,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.64 : 21,031.80 = 8,527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.64/21,031.80 = 8,527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.64x = 21,031.80 × 8,527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.64x = 179,346,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,346,991.96/15,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.45

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