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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615, 21,548.70 and 8,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615, 21,548.70 and 8,541.43 is: 11,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615 : 21,548.70 = 8,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615/21,548.70 = 8,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615x = 21,548.70 × 8,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615x = 184,056,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,056,658.77/15,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.17

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