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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.41, 21,460.48 and 8,837.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.41, 21,460.48 and 8,837.65 is: 12,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.41 : 21,460.48 = 8,837.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.41/21,460.48 = 8,837.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.41x = 21,460.48 × 8,837.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.41x = 189,660,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660,211.07/15,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.69

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