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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.64, 21,382.22 and 11,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.64, 21,382.22 and 11,535.84 is: 15,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.64 : 21,382.22 = 11,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.64/21,382.22 = 11,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.64x = 21,382.22 × 11,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.64x = 246,661,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,661,868.76/15,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.48

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