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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,578.73, 21,499.02 and 8,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,578.73, 21,499.02 and 8,505.20 is: 11,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,578.73 : 21,499.02 = 8,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,578.73/21,499.02 = 8,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,578.73x = 21,499.02 × 8,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,578.73x = 182,853,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,853,422.38/15,578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.38

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