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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.85, 21,544.36 and 8,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.85, 21,544.36 and 8,538.27 is: 11,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.85 : 21,544.36 = 8,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.85/21,544.36 = 8,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.85x = 21,544.36 × 8,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.85x = 183,951,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,951,562.66/15,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,782.82

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