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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.92, 21,536.28 and 8,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.92, 21,536.28 and 8,892.18 is: 12,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.92 : 21,536.28 = 8,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.92/21,536.28 = 8,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.92x = 21,536.28 × 8,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.92x = 191,504,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,504,478.29/15,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.06

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