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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.82, 21,505.80 and 8,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.82, 21,505.80 and 8,510.44 is: 11,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.82 : 21,505.80 = 8,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.82/21,505.80 = 8,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.82x = 21,505.80 × 8,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.82x = 183,023,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,023,820.55/15,583.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.48

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