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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.01, 21,454.49 and 8,833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.01, 21,454.49 and 8,833.34 is: 12,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.01 : 21,454.49 = 8,833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.01/21,454.49 = 8,833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.01x = 21,454.49 × 8,833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.01x = 189,514,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,514,653.26/15,544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.14

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