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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.55, 21,546.54 and 8,900.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.55, 21,546.54 and 8,900.01 is: 12,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.55 : 21,546.54 = 8,900.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.55/21,546.54 = 8,900.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.55x = 21,546.54 × 8,900.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.55x = 191,764,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,764,421.47/15,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.14

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