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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.66, 21,441.11 and 8,822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.66, 21,441.11 and 8,822.06 is: 12,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.66 : 21,441.11 = 8,822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.66/21,441.11 = 8,822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.66x = 21,441.11 × 8,822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.66x = 189,154,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,154,607.57/15,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.73

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