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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.22, 21,415.25 and 8,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.22, 21,415.25 and 8,444.69 is: 11,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.22 : 21,415.25 = 8,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.22/21,415.25 = 8,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.22x = 21,415.25 × 8,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.22x = 180,845,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,845,147.52/15,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.73

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