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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.49, 21,502.46 and 8,507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.49, 21,502.46 and 8,507.93 is: 11,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.49 : 21,502.46 = 8,507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.49/21,502.46 = 8,507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.49x = 21,502.46 × 8,507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.49x = 182,941,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,941,274.46/15,581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.94

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