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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.48, 21,049.16 and 8,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.48, 21,049.16 and 8,541.20 is: 11,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.48 : 21,049.16 = 8,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.48/21,049.16 = 8,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.48x = 21,049.16 × 8,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.48x = 179,785,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,785,085.39/15,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,784.18

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