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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.10, 21,464.55 and 8,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.10, 21,464.55 and 8,839.20 is: 12,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.10 : 21,464.55 = 8,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.10/21,464.55 = 8,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.10x = 21,464.55 × 8,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.10x = 189,729,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,729,450.36/15,554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.03

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