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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.12, 21,048.39 and 8,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.12, 21,048.39 and 8,537.72 is: 11,782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.12 : 21,048.39 = 8,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.12/21,048.39 = 8,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.12x = 21,048.39 × 8,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.12x = 179,705,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,705,155.03/15,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.31

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