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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.79, 21,533.18 and 8,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.79, 21,533.18 and 8,530.21 is: 11,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.79 : 21,533.18 = 8,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.79/21,533.18 = 8,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.79x = 21,533.18 × 8,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.79x = 183,682,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,682,397.05/15,603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.66

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