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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.41, 21,048.72 and 8,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.41, 21,048.72 and 8,537.78 is: 11,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.41 : 21,048.72 = 8,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.41/21,048.72 = 8,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.41x = 21,048.72 × 8,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.41x = 179,709,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,709,340.64/15,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.36

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