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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.02, 21,044.05 and 8,534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.02, 21,044.05 and 8,534.51 is: 11,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.02 : 21,044.05 = 8,534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.02/21,044.05 = 8,534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.02x = 21,044.05 × 8,534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.02x = 179,600,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,600,773.90/15,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,777.08

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