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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.19, 21,448.83 and 8,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.19, 21,448.83 and 8,827.93 is: 12,182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.19 : 21,448.83 = 8,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.19/21,448.83 = 8,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.19x = 21,448.83 × 8,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.19x = 189,348,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,348,769.82/15,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.11

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