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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.59, 21,534.42 and 8,531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.59, 21,534.42 and 8,531.02 is: 11,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.59 : 21,534.42 = 8,531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.59/21,534.42 = 8,531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.59x = 21,534.42 × 8,531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.59x = 183,710,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,710,433.51/15,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.84

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