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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.13, 21,549.23 and 8,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.13, 21,549.23 and 8,541.56 is: 11,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.13 : 21,549.23 = 8,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.13/21,549.23 = 8,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.13x = 21,549.23 × 8,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.13x = 184,064,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,064,041.00/15,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.54

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