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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.64, 21,439.68 and 8,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.64, 21,439.68 and 8,821.56 is: 12,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.64 : 21,439.68 = 8,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.64/21,439.68 = 8,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.64x = 21,439.68 × 8,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.64x = 189,131,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,131,423.50/15,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.03

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