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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.06, 21,641.12 and 8,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.06, 21,641.12 and 8,511.82 is: 11,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.06 : 21,641.12 = 8,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.06/21,641.12 = 8,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.06x = 21,641.12 × 8,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.06x = 184,205,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,205,318.04/15,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.24

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