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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.12, 21,511.98 and 8,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.12, 21,511.98 and 8,514.48 is: 11,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.12 : 21,511.98 = 8,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.12/21,511.98 = 8,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.12x = 21,511.98 × 8,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.12x = 183,163,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,163,323.47/15,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,750.19

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