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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.58, 21,516.90 and 8,518.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.58, 21,516.90 and 8,518.45 is: 11,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.58 : 21,516.90 = 8,518.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.58/21,516.90 = 8,518.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.58x = 21,516.90 × 8,518.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.58x = 183,290,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,290,636.81/15,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.74

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