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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.21, 21,512.07 and 8,515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.21, 21,512.07 and 8,515.08 is: 11,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.21 : 21,512.07 = 8,515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.21/21,512.07 = 8,515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.21x = 21,512.07 × 8,515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.21x = 183,176,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,176,997.02/15,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,751.00

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