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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.16, 21,503.94 and 8,508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.16, 21,503.94 and 8,508.88 is: 11,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.16 : 21,503.94 = 8,508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.16/21,503.94 = 8,508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.16x = 21,503.94 × 8,508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.16x = 182,974,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,974,444.99/15,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.56

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