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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.77, 21,046.47 and 8,536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.77, 21,046.47 and 8,536.27 is: 11,779.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.77 : 21,046.47 = 8,536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.77/21,046.47 = 8,536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.77x = 21,046.47 × 8,536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.77x = 179,658,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,658,350.47/15,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.51

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