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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.59, 21,549.24 and 8,541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.59, 21,549.24 and 8,541.86 is: 11,787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.59 : 21,549.24 = 8,541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.59/21,549.24 = 8,541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.59x = 21,549.24 × 8,541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.59x = 184,070,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,070,483.44/15,615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.61

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