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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.87, 21,423.56 and 8,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.87, 21,423.56 and 8,811.11 is: 12,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.87 : 21,423.56 = 8,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.87/21,423.56 = 8,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.87x = 21,423.56 × 8,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.87x = 188,765,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,765,353.25/15,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.90

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