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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.82, 21,311.62 and 8,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.82, 21,311.62 and 8,638.81 is: 11,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.82 : 21,311.62 = 8,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.82/21,311.62 = 8,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.82x = 21,311.62 × 8,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.82x = 184,107,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,107,009.69/15,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,920.31

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