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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,613.59, 21,546.78 and 8,540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,613.59, 21,546.78 and 8,540.01 is: 11,785.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,613.59 : 21,546.78 = 8,540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,613.59/21,546.78 = 8,540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,613.59x = 21,546.78 × 8,540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,613.59x = 184,009,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,009,716.67/15,613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.23

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