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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.59, 21,535.80 and 8,532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.59, 21,535.80 and 8,532.02 is: 11,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.59 : 21,535.80 = 8,532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.59/21,535.80 = 8,532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.59x = 21,535.80 × 8,532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.59x = 183,743,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,743,876.32/15,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.23

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