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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.74, 21,052.52 and 8,542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.74, 21,052.52 and 8,542.74 is: 11,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.74 : 21,052.52 = 8,542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.74/21,052.52 = 8,542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.74x = 21,052.52 × 8,542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.74x = 179,846,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,846,204.70/15,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.98

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