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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.67, 21,464.91 and 8,840.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.67, 21,464.91 and 8,840.18 is: 12,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.67 : 21,464.91 = 8,840.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.67/21,464.91 = 8,840.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.67x = 21,464.91 × 8,840.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.67x = 189,753,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,753,668.08/15,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.14

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