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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.36, 21,517.44 and 8,785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.36, 21,517.44 and 8,785.84 is: 12,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.36 : 21,517.44 = 8,785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.36/21,517.44 = 8,785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.36x = 21,517.44 × 8,785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.36x = 189,048,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048,785.05/15,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.45

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