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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.77, 21,045.09 and 8,535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.77, 21,045.09 and 8,535.27 is: 11,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.77 : 21,045.09 = 8,535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.77/21,045.09 = 8,535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.77x = 21,045.09 × 8,535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.77x = 179,625,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625,420.10/15,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.12

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