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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.16, 21,439.52 and 8,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.16, 21,439.52 and 8,818.24 is: 12,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.16 : 21,439.52 = 8,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.16/21,439.52 = 8,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.16x = 21,439.52 × 8,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.16x = 189,058,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,058,832.84/15,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.74

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