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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.42, 21,541.10 and 8,535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.42, 21,541.10 and 8,535.87 is: 11,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.42 : 21,541.10 = 8,535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.42/21,541.10 = 8,535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.42x = 21,541.10 × 8,535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.42x = 183,871,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,871,986.58/15,609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.55

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