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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.54, 21,502.98 and 8,508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.54, 21,502.98 and 8,508.42 is: 11,741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.54 : 21,502.98 = 8,508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.54/21,502.98 = 8,508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.54x = 21,502.98 × 8,508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.54x = 182,956,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,956,385.09/15,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.87

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