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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.08, 21,459.04 and 8,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.08, 21,459.04 and 8,926.08 is: 12,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.08 : 21,459.04 = 8,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.08/21,459.04 = 8,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.08x = 21,459.04 × 8,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.08x = 191,545,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,545,107.76/15,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.95

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