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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.24, 21,418.56 and 8,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.24, 21,418.56 and 8,806.74 is: 12,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.24 : 21,418.56 = 8,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.24/21,418.56 = 8,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.24x = 21,418.56 × 8,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.24x = 188,627,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,627,689.09/15,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.87

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