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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.70, 21,536.50 and 8,532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.70, 21,536.50 and 8,532.12 is: 11,774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.70 : 21,536.50 = 8,532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.70/21,536.50 = 8,532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.70x = 21,536.50 × 8,532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.70x = 183,752,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,752,002.38/15,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.67

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