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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.69, 21,448.14 and 8,827.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.69, 21,448.14 and 8,827.43 is: 12,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.69 : 21,448.14 = 8,827.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.69/21,448.14 = 8,827.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.69x = 21,448.14 × 8,827.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.69x = 189,331,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,331,984.44/15,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.42

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