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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.52, 21,650.07 and 8,518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.52, 21,650.07 and 8,518.58 is: 11,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.52 : 21,650.07 = 8,518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.52/21,650.07 = 8,518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.52x = 21,650.07 × 8,518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.52x = 184,427,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,427,853.30/15,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.59

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