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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.22, 21,038.46 and 8,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.22, 21,038.46 and 8,530.41 is: 11,772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.22 : 21,038.46 = 8,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.22/21,038.46 = 8,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.22x = 21,038.46 × 8,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.22x = 179,466,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,466,736.47/15,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.00

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