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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.32, 21,549.06 and 8,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.32, 21,549.06 and 8,541.60 is: 11,787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.32 : 21,549.06 = 8,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.32/21,549.06 = 8,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.32x = 21,549.06 × 8,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.32x = 184,063,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,063,450.90/15,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.36

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