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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.53, 21,507.68 and 8,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.53, 21,507.68 and 8,511.98 is: 11,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.53 : 21,507.68 = 8,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.53/21,507.68 = 8,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.53x = 21,507.68 × 8,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.53x = 183,072,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,072,855.75/15,585.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.34

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