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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.80, 21,544.26 and 8,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.80, 21,544.26 and 8,538.22 is: 11,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.80 : 21,544.26 = 8,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.80/21,544.26 = 8,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.80x = 21,544.26 × 8,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.80x = 183,949,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,949,631.62/15,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.73

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