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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.68, 21,530.32 and 8,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.68, 21,530.32 and 8,528.10 is: 11,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.68 : 21,530.32 = 8,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.68/21,530.32 = 8,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.68x = 21,530.32 × 8,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.68x = 183,612,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,612,721.99/15,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.78

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