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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.70, 21,038.51 and 8,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.70, 21,038.51 and 8,529.93 is: 11,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.70 : 21,038.51 = 8,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.70/21,038.51 = 8,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.70x = 21,038.51 × 8,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.70x = 179,457,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,457,017.60/15,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.76

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