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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.95, 21,549.56 and 8,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.95, 21,549.56 and 8,542.22 is: 11,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.95 : 21,549.56 = 8,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.95/21,549.56 = 8,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.95x = 21,549.56 × 8,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.95x = 184,080,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,080,931.96/15,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.01

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