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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.52, 21,549.09 and 8,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.52, 21,549.09 and 8,541.70 is: 11,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.52 : 21,549.09 = 8,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.52/21,549.09 = 8,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.52x = 21,549.09 × 8,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.52x = 184,065,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,065,862.05/15,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.37

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