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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.01, 21,045.59 and 8,444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.01, 21,045.59 and 8,444.89 is: 11,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.01 : 21,045.59 = 8,444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.01/21,045.59 = 8,444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.01x = 21,045.59 × 8,444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.01x = 177,727,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,727,708.29/15,250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.27

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