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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.20, 21,035.16 and 8,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.20, 21,035.16 and 8,529.30 is: 11,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.20 : 21,035.16 = 8,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.20/21,035.16 = 8,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.20x = 21,035.16 × 8,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.20x = 179,415,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,415,190.19/15,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.41

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