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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.18, 21,543.45 and 8,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.18, 21,543.45 and 8,805.29 is: 12,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.18 : 21,543.45 = 8,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.18/21,543.45 = 8,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.18x = 21,543.45 × 8,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.18x = 189,696,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,696,324.85/15,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.31

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