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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.24, 21,162.09 and 8,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.24, 21,162.09 and 8,529.23 is: 11,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.24 : 21,162.09 = 8,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.24/21,162.09 = 8,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.24x = 21,162.09 × 8,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.24x = 180,496,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,496,195.10/15,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.03

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