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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.99, 21,043.22 and 8,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.99, 21,043.22 and 8,535.99 is: 11,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.99 : 21,043.22 = 8,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.99/21,043.22 = 8,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.99x = 21,043.22 × 8,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.99x = 179,624,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,624,672.81/15,249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.67

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