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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.49, 21,506.48 and 8,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.49, 21,506.48 and 8,510.91 is: 11,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.49 : 21,506.48 = 8,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.49/21,506.48 = 8,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.49x = 21,506.48 × 8,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.49x = 183,039,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,039,624.41/15,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.99

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