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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.36, 21,517.34 and 8,518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.36, 21,517.34 and 8,518.78 is: 11,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.36 : 21,517.34 = 8,518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.36/21,517.34 = 8,518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.36x = 21,517.34 × 8,518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.36x = 183,301,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,301,485.65/15,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.85

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