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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.52, 21,515.88 and 8,517.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.52, 21,515.88 and 8,517.92 is: 11,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.52 : 21,515.88 = 8,517.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.52/21,515.88 = 8,517.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.52x = 21,515.88 × 8,517.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.52x = 183,270,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,270,544.57/15,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.50

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