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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.30, 21,495.49 and 8,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.30, 21,495.49 and 8,503.72 is: 11,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.30 : 21,495.49 = 8,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.30/21,495.49 = 8,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.30x = 21,495.49 × 8,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.30x = 182,791,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,791,628.22/15,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,734.49

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