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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.46, 21,036.05 and 8,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.46, 21,036.05 and 8,529.10 is: 11,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.46 : 21,036.05 = 8,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.46/21,036.05 = 8,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.46x = 21,036.05 × 8,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.46x = 179,418,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,418,558.78/15,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.20

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