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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.54, 21,539.97 and 8,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.54, 21,539.97 and 8,893.83 is: 12,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.54 : 21,539.97 = 8,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.54/21,539.97 = 8,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.54x = 21,539.97 × 8,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.54x = 191,572,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,572,831.39/15,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.80

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