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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.06, 21,433.98 and 8,818.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.06, 21,433.98 and 8,818.66 is: 12,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.06 : 21,433.98 = 8,818.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.06/21,433.98 = 8,818.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.06x = 21,433.98 × 8,818.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.06x = 189,018,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,018,982.07/15,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.95

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