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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.89, 21,149.50 and 8,519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.89, 21,149.50 and 8,519.65 is: 11,756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.89 : 21,149.50 = 8,519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.89/21,149.50 = 8,519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.89x = 21,149.50 × 8,519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.89x = 180,186,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186,337.68/15,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.99

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