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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.09, 21,042.11 and 8,534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.09, 21,042.11 and 8,534.42 is: 11,775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.09 : 21,042.11 = 8,534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.09/21,042.11 = 8,534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.09x = 21,042.11 × 8,534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.09x = 179,582,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,582,204.43/15,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.81

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