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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.37, 21,449.18 and 8,828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.37, 21,449.18 and 8,828.98 is: 12,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.37 : 21,449.18 = 8,828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.37/21,449.18 = 8,828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.37x = 21,449.18 × 8,828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.37x = 189,374,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,374,283.47/15,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.61

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