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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.82, 21,531.90 and 8,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.82, 21,531.90 and 8,529.24 is: 11,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.82 : 21,531.90 = 8,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.82/21,531.90 = 8,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.82x = 21,531.90 × 8,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.82x = 183,650,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,650,742.76/15,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.36

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