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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.78, 21,512.16 and 8,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.78, 21,512.16 and 8,515.23 is: 11,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.78 : 21,512.16 = 8,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.78/21,512.16 = 8,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.78x = 21,512.16 × 8,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.78x = 183,180,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,180,882.64/15,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,750.82

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