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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.62, 21,505.77 and 8,509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.62, 21,505.77 and 8,509.98 is: 11,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.62 : 21,505.77 = 8,509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.62/21,505.77 = 8,509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.62x = 21,505.77 × 8,509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.62x = 183,013,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,013,672.58/15,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,743.98

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