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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.84, 21,537.44 and 8,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.84, 21,537.44 and 8,533.26 is: 11,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.84 : 21,537.44 = 8,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.84/21,537.44 = 8,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.84x = 21,537.44 × 8,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.84x = 183,784,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,784,532.59/15,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.90

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