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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.71, 21,046.38 and 8,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.71, 21,046.38 and 8,536.20 is: 11,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.71 : 21,046.38 = 8,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.71/21,046.38 = 8,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.71x = 21,046.38 × 8,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.71x = 179,656,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,656,164.42/15,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.41

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