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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.79, 21,440.43 and 8,822.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.79, 21,440.43 and 8,822.30 is: 12,174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.79 : 21,440.43 = 8,822.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.79/21,440.43 = 8,822.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.79x = 21,440.43 × 8,822.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.79x = 189,153,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,153,798.39/15,536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.57

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