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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.15, 21,416.90 and 8,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.15, 21,416.90 and 8,805.06 is: 12,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.15 : 21,416.90 = 8,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.15/21,416.90 = 8,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.15x = 21,416.90 × 8,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.15x = 188,577,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,577,089.51/15,519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.25

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