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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.43, 21,535.49 and 8,531.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.43, 21,535.49 and 8,531.85 is: 11,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.43 : 21,535.49 = 8,531.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.43/21,535.49 = 8,531.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.43x = 21,535.49 × 8,531.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.43x = 183,737,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,737,527.70/15,605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.95

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