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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.72, 21,536.82 and 8,532.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.72, 21,536.82 and 8,532.99 is: 11,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.72 : 21,536.82 = 8,532.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.72/21,536.82 = 8,532.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.72x = 21,536.82 × 8,532.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.72x = 183,773,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,773,469.69/15,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.28

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