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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.40, 21,545.12 and 8,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.40, 21,545.12 and 8,895.62 is: 12,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.40 : 21,545.12 = 8,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.40/21,545.12 = 8,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.40x = 21,545.12 × 8,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.40x = 191,657,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,657,276.48/15,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.75

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