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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.86, 21,550.05 and 8,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.86, 21,550.05 and 8,542.13 is: 11,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.86 : 21,550.05 = 8,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.86/21,550.05 = 8,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.86x = 21,550.05 × 8,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.86x = 184,083,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,083,220.86/15,615.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.23

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