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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.83, 21,059.82 and 8,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.83, 21,059.82 and 8,546.08 is: 11,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.83 : 21,059.82 = 8,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.83/21,059.82 = 8,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.83x = 21,059.82 × 8,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.83x = 179,978,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,978,758.48/15,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.29

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