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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.39, 21,460.85 and 8,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.39, 21,460.85 and 8,837.30 is: 12,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.39 : 21,460.85 = 8,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.39/21,460.85 = 8,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.39x = 21,460.85 × 8,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.39x = 189,656,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,656,012.31/15,551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.44

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