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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.40, 21,549.28 and 8,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.40, 21,549.28 and 8,541.84 is: 11,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.40 : 21,549.28 = 8,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.40/21,549.28 = 8,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.40x = 21,549.28 × 8,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.40x = 184,070,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,070,501.88/15,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.75

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