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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.52, 21,546.36 and 8,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.52, 21,546.36 and 8,539.92 is: 11,784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.52 : 21,546.36 = 8,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.52/21,546.36 = 8,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.52x = 21,546.36 × 8,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.52x = 184,004,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,004,190.69/15,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,784.93

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