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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.95, 21,444.95 and 8,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.95, 21,444.95 and 8,826.67 is: 12,181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.95 : 21,444.95 = 8,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.95/21,444.95 = 8,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.95x = 21,444.95 × 8,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.95x = 189,287,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,287,496.82/15,538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.49

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