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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.76, 21,530.68 and 8,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.76, 21,530.68 and 8,889.52 is: 12,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.76 : 21,530.68 = 8,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.76/21,530.68 = 8,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.76x = 21,530.68 × 8,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.76x = 191,397,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,397,410.47/15,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.11

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