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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.22, 21,666.24 and 8,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.22, 21,666.24 and 8,530.10 is: 11,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.22 : 21,666.24 = 8,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.22/21,666.24 = 8,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.22x = 21,666.24 × 8,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.22x = 184,815,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,815,193.82/15,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.50

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