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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.16, 21,052.12 and 8,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.16, 21,052.12 and 8,540.80 is: 11,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.16 : 21,052.12 = 8,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.16/21,052.12 = 8,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.16x = 21,052.12 × 8,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.16x = 179,801,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,801,841.24/15,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.30

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