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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.88, 21,545.78 and 8,539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.88, 21,545.78 and 8,539.36 is: 11,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.88 : 21,545.78 = 8,539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.88/21,545.78 = 8,539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.88x = 21,545.78 × 8,539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.88x = 183,987,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,987,171.90/15,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,784.32

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