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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.79, 21,046.31 and 8,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.79, 21,046.31 and 8,535.88 is: 11,778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.79 : 21,046.31 = 8,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.79/21,046.31 = 8,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.79x = 21,046.31 × 8,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.79x = 179,648,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,648,671.37/15,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.86

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