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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.47, 21,548.95 and 8,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.47, 21,548.95 and 8,541.44 is: 11,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.47 : 21,548.95 = 8,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.47/21,548.95 = 8,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.47x = 21,548.95 × 8,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.47x = 184,059,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,059,063.49/15,615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.97

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