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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.58, 21,039.29 and 8,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.58, 21,039.29 and 8,531.16 is: 11,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.58 : 21,039.29 = 8,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.58/21,039.29 = 8,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.58x = 21,039.29 × 8,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.58x = 179,489,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,489,506.62/15,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.22

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