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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.36, 21,503.54 and 8,508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.36, 21,503.54 and 8,508.78 is: 11,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.36 : 21,503.54 = 8,508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.36/21,503.54 = 8,508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.36x = 21,503.54 × 8,508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.36x = 182,968,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,968,891.08/15,582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.05

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