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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.92, 21,545.04 and 8,898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.92, 21,545.04 and 8,898.96 is: 12,281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.92 : 21,545.04 = 8,898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.92/21,545.04 = 8,898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.92x = 21,545.04 × 8,898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.92x = 191,728,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,728,449.16/15,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.69

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