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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.25, 21,515.02 and 8,517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.25, 21,515.02 and 8,517.13 is: 11,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.25 : 21,515.02 = 8,517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.25/21,515.02 = 8,517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.25x = 21,515.02 × 8,517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.25x = 183,246,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,246,147.21/15,590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.89

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