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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.69, 21,044.75 and 8,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.69, 21,044.75 and 8,535.96 is: 11,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.69 : 21,044.75 = 8,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.69/21,044.75 = 8,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.69x = 21,044.75 × 8,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.69x = 179,637,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,637,101.53/15,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.72

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