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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.72, 21,050.46 and 8,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.72, 21,050.46 and 8,541.63 is: 11,786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.72 : 21,050.46 = 8,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.72/21,050.46 = 8,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.72x = 21,050.46 × 8,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.72x = 179,805,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,805,240.65/15,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.09

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