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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.09, 21,545.28 and 8,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.09, 21,545.28 and 8,899.13 is: 12,281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.09 : 21,545.28 = 8,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.09/21,545.28 = 8,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.09x = 21,545.28 × 8,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.09x = 191,734,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,734,139.88/15,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.92

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