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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577, 21,495.46 and 8,502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577, 21,495.46 and 8,502.06 is: 11,732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577 : 21,495.46 = 8,502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577/21,495.46 = 8,502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577x = 21,495.46 × 8,502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577x = 182,755,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,755,690.65/15,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,732.41

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