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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.41, 21,046.50 and 8,536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.41, 21,046.50 and 8,536.46 is: 11,780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.41 : 21,046.50 = 8,536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.41/21,046.50 = 8,536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.41x = 21,046.50 × 8,536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.41x = 179,662,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,662,500.16/15,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,780.83

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