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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.42, 21,515.31 and 8,517.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.42, 21,515.31 and 8,517.29 is: 11,754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.42 : 21,515.31 = 8,517.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.42/21,515.31 = 8,517.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.42x = 21,515.31 × 8,517.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.42x = 183,252,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,252,027.13/15,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.15

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