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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.52, 21,457.40 and 8,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.52, 21,457.40 and 8,834.52 is: 12,191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.52 : 21,457.40 = 8,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.52/21,457.40 = 8,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.52x = 21,457.40 × 8,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.52x = 189,565,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,565,829.45/15,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.89

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