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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.14, 21,035.28 and 8,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.14, 21,035.28 and 8,528.44 is: 11,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.14 : 21,035.28 = 8,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.14/21,035.28 = 8,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.14x = 21,035.28 × 8,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.14x = 179,398,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,398,123.36/15,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.88

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