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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.97, 21,317.32 and 8,548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.97, 21,317.32 and 8,548.22 is: 11,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.97 : 21,317.32 = 8,548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.97/21,317.32 = 8,548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.97x = 21,317.32 × 8,548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.97x = 182,225,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,225,045.27/15,446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,796.81

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