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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.18, 21,511.50 and 8,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.18, 21,511.50 and 8,514.54 is: 11,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.18 : 21,511.50 = 8,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.18/21,511.50 = 8,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.18x = 21,511.50 × 8,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.18x = 183,160,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,160,527.21/15,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.96

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