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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.93, 21,039.47 and 8,531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.93, 21,039.47 and 8,531.57 is: 11,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.93 : 21,039.47 = 8,531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.93/21,039.47 = 8,531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.93x = 21,039.47 × 8,531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.93x = 179,499,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,499,711.07/15,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.62

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