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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.68, 21,450.90 and 8,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.68, 21,450.90 and 8,829.44 is: 12,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.68 : 21,450.90 = 8,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.68/21,450.90 = 8,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.68x = 21,450.90 × 8,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.68x = 189,399,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,399,434.50/15,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.20

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