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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.94, 21,543.57 and 8,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.94, 21,543.57 and 8,897.55 is: 12,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.94 : 21,543.57 = 8,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.94/21,543.57 = 8,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.94x = 21,543.57 × 8,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.94x = 191,684,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,684,910.47/15,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.10

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