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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.23, 21,032.42 and 8,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.23, 21,032.42 and 8,526.98 is: 11,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.23 : 21,032.42 = 8,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.23/21,032.42 = 8,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.23x = 21,032.42 × 8,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.23x = 179,342,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,342,876.89/15,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.96

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