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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,579.88, 21,499.93 and 8,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,579.88, 21,499.93 and 8,506.35 is: 11,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579.88 : 21,499.93 = 8,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579.88/21,499.93 = 8,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579.88x = 21,499.93 × 8,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579.88x = 182,885,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,885,940.19/15,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.60

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