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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.90, 21,539.49 and 8,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.90, 21,539.49 and 8,892.18 is: 12,272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.90 : 21,539.49 = 8,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.90/21,539.49 = 8,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.90x = 21,539.49 × 8,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.90x = 191,533,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,533,022.19/15,606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.33

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