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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.76, 21,433.10 and 8,816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.76, 21,433.10 and 8,816.50 is: 12,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.76 : 21,433.10 = 8,816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.76/21,433.10 = 8,816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.76x = 21,433.10 × 8,816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.76x = 188,964,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,964,828.48/15,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.35

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