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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.52, 21,641.79 and 8,512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.52, 21,641.79 and 8,512.58 is: 11,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.52 : 21,641.79 = 8,512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.52/21,641.79 = 8,512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.52x = 21,641.79 × 8,512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.52x = 184,227,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,227,468.72/15,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,747.31

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