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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.44, 21,538.71 and 8,533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.44, 21,538.71 and 8,533.98 is: 11,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.44 : 21,538.71 = 8,533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.44/21,538.71 = 8,533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.44x = 21,538.71 × 8,533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.44x = 183,810,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,810,920.37/15,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,777.13

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