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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.44, 21,036.48 and 8,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.44, 21,036.48 and 8,528.44 is: 11,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.44 : 21,036.48 = 8,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.44/21,036.48 = 8,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.44x = 21,036.48 × 8,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.44x = 179,408,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,408,357.49/15,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.32

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