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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.44, 21,033.54 and 8,526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.44, 21,033.54 and 8,526.78 is: 11,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.44 : 21,033.54 = 8,526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.44/21,033.54 = 8,526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.44x = 21,033.54 × 8,526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.44x = 179,348,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,348,368.20/15,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.15

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