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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.01, 21,044.93 and 8,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.01, 21,044.93 and 8,535.92 is: 11,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.01 : 21,044.93 = 8,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.01/21,044.93 = 8,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.01x = 21,044.93 × 8,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.01x = 179,637,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,637,690.98/15,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.52

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