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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.19, 21,052.06 and 8,540.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.19, 21,052.06 and 8,540.79 is: 11,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.19 : 21,052.06 = 8,540.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.19/21,052.06 = 8,540.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.19x = 21,052.06 × 8,540.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.19x = 179,801,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,801,223.53/15,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.23

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