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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.61, 21,533.10 and 8,890.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.61, 21,533.10 and 8,890.41 is: 12,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.61 : 21,533.10 = 8,890.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.61/21,533.10 = 8,890.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.61x = 21,533.10 × 8,890.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.61x = 191,438,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,438,087.57/15,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.62

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