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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.38, 21,514.74 and 8,516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.38, 21,514.74 and 8,516.62 is: 11,752.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.38 : 21,514.74 = 8,516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.38/21,514.74 = 8,516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.38x = 21,514.74 × 8,516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.38x = 183,232,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,232,864.98/15,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.94

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