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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.90, 21,448.40 and 8,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.90, 21,448.40 and 8,827.64 is: 12,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.90 : 21,448.40 = 8,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.90/21,448.40 = 8,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.90x = 21,448.40 × 8,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.90x = 189,338,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,338,602.40/15,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.68

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