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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.38, 21,442.32 and 8,823.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.38, 21,442.32 and 8,823.99 is: 12,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.38 : 21,442.32 = 8,823.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.38/21,442.32 = 8,823.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.38x = 21,442.32 × 8,823.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.38x = 189,206,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,206,777.05/15,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.74

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