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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.94, 21,540.78 and 8,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.94, 21,540.78 and 8,535.48 is: 11,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.94 : 21,540.78 = 8,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.94/21,540.78 = 8,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.94x = 21,540.78 × 8,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.94x = 183,860,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,860,896.87/15,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.20

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