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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.60, 23,310.90 and 8,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.60, 23,310.90 and 8,615.10 is: 12,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.60 : 23,310.90 = 8,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.60/23,310.90 = 8,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.60x = 23,310.90 × 8,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.60x = 200,825,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,825,734.59/15,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.65

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