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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.29, 21,443.72 and 8,821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.29, 21,443.72 and 8,821.53 is: 12,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.29 : 21,443.72 = 8,821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.29/21,443.72 = 8,821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.29x = 21,443.72 × 8,821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.29x = 189,166,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166,375.18/15,537.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.00

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