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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.48, 21,501.84 and 8,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.48, 21,501.84 and 8,507.20 is: 11,740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.48 : 21,501.84 = 8,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.48/21,501.84 = 8,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.48x = 21,501.84 × 8,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.48x = 182,920,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,920,453.25/15,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.36

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