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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.13, 21,441.39 and 8,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.13, 21,441.39 and 8,822.90 is: 12,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.13 : 21,441.39 = 8,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.13/21,441.39 = 8,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.13x = 21,441.39 × 8,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.13x = 189,175,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,175,088.51/15,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.68

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