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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.38, 21,437.69 and 8,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.38, 21,437.69 and 8,820.18 is: 12,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.38 : 21,437.69 = 8,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.38/21,437.69 = 8,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.38x = 21,437.69 × 8,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.38x = 189,084,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,084,240.48/15,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.99

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