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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.54, 21,515.82 and 8,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.54, 21,515.82 and 8,517.08 is: 11,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.54 : 21,515.82 = 8,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.54/21,515.82 = 8,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.54x = 21,515.82 × 8,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.54x = 183,251,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,251,960.21/15,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.05

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