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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.29, 21,543.44 and 8,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.29, 21,543.44 and 8,537.76 is: 11,782.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.29 : 21,543.44 = 8,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.29/21,543.44 = 8,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.29x = 21,543.44 × 8,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.29x = 183,932,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,932,795.50/15,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.04

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