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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.20, 21,517.55 and 8,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.20, 21,517.55 and 8,519.07 is: 11,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.20 : 21,517.55 = 8,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.20/21,517.55 = 8,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.20x = 21,517.55 × 8,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.20x = 183,309,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,309,514.68/15,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.49

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