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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.48, 21,539.78 and 8,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.48, 21,539.78 and 8,535.06 is: 11,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.48 : 21,539.78 = 8,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.48/21,539.78 = 8,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.48x = 21,539.78 × 8,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.48x = 183,843,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,843,272.01/15,608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.43

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