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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.63, 21,531.62 and 8,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.63, 21,531.62 and 8,529.10 is: 11,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.63 : 21,531.62 = 8,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.63/21,531.62 = 8,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.63x = 21,531.62 × 8,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.63x = 183,645,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,645,307.64/15,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.15

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