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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.19, 21,050.96 and 8,540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.19, 21,050.96 and 8,540.46 is: 11,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.19 : 21,050.96 = 8,540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.19/21,050.96 = 8,540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.19x = 21,050.96 × 8,540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.19x = 179,784,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,784,839.14/15,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.93

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