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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.38, 21,511.97 and 8,514.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.38, 21,511.97 and 8,514.81 is: 11,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.38 : 21,511.97 = 8,514.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.38/21,511.97 = 8,514.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.38x = 21,511.97 × 8,514.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.38x = 183,170,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,170,294.70/15,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,750.44

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