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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.29, 21,035.40 and 8,528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.29, 21,035.40 and 8,528.53 is: 11,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.29 : 21,035.40 = 8,528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.29/21,035.40 = 8,528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.29x = 21,035.40 × 8,528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.29x = 179,401,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,401,039.96/15,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.95

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