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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.85, 21,546.27 and 8,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.85, 21,546.27 and 8,899.48 is: 12,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.85 : 21,546.27 = 8,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.85/21,546.27 = 8,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.85x = 21,546.27 × 8,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.85x = 191,750,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,750,598.94/15,612.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.59

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