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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.97, 21,534.93 and 8,531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.97, 21,534.93 and 8,531.39 is: 11,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.97 : 21,534.93 = 8,531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.97/21,534.93 = 8,531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.97x = 21,534.93 × 8,531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.97x = 183,722,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,722,972.28/15,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.36

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