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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.16, 21,548.28 and 8,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.16, 21,548.28 and 8,541.88 is: 11,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.16 : 21,548.28 = 8,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.16/21,548.28 = 8,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.16x = 21,548.28 × 8,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.16x = 184,062,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062,821.97/15,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.44

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