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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.30, 21,544.92 and 8,538.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.30, 21,544.92 and 8,538.66 is: 11,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.30 : 21,544.92 = 8,538.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.30/21,544.92 = 8,538.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.30x = 21,544.92 × 8,538.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.30x = 183,964,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,964,746.61/15,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.32

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