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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.36, 21,461.46 and 8,838.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.36, 21,461.46 and 8,838.13 is: 12,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.36 : 21,461.46 = 8,838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.36/21,461.46 = 8,838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.36x = 21,461.46 × 8,838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.36x = 189,679,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,679,173.47/15,551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.95

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