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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.75, 21,531.80 and 8,529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.75, 21,531.80 and 8,529.22 is: 11,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.75 : 21,531.80 = 8,529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.75/21,531.80 = 8,529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.75x = 21,531.80 × 8,529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.75x = 183,649,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,649,470.38/15,602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.33

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