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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.06, 21,049.55 and 8,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.06, 21,049.55 and 8,540.97 is: 11,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.06 : 21,049.55 = 8,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.06/21,049.55 = 8,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.06x = 21,049.55 × 8,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.06x = 179,783,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,783,485.45/15,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.17

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