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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.08, 21,434.85 and 8,818.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.08, 21,434.85 and 8,818.90 is: 12,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.08 : 21,434.85 = 8,818.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.08/21,434.85 = 8,818.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.08x = 21,434.85 × 8,818.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.08x = 189,031,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,031,745.08/15,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.20

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