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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.69, 21,539.99 and 8,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.69, 21,539.99 and 8,535.16 is: 11,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.69 : 21,539.99 = 8,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.69/21,539.99 = 8,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.69x = 21,539.99 × 8,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.69x = 183,847,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,847,261.05/15,608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.52

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