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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537, 21,441.42 and 8,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537, 21,441.42 and 8,821.56 is: 12,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537 : 21,441.42 = 8,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537/21,441.42 = 8,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537x = 21,441.42 × 8,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537x = 189,146,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146,773.02/15,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.96

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