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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.94, 21,549.99 and 8,542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.94, 21,549.99 and 8,542.36 is: 11,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.94 : 21,549.99 = 8,542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.94/21,549.99 = 8,542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.94x = 21,549.99 × 8,542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.94x = 184,087,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,087,772.58/15,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.45

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