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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.57, 21,038.78 and 8,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.57, 21,038.78 and 8,530.82 is: 11,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.57 : 21,038.78 = 8,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.57/21,038.78 = 8,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.57x = 21,038.78 × 8,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.57x = 179,478,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,478,045.20/15,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.24

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