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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.04, 21,538.96 and 8,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.04, 21,538.96 and 8,895.04 is: 12,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.04 : 21,538.96 = 8,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.04/21,538.96 = 8,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.04x = 21,538.96 × 8,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.04x = 191,589,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,589,910.76/15,609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.29

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