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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.08, 21,549.72 and 8,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.08, 21,549.72 and 8,542.08 is: 11,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.08 : 21,549.72 = 8,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.08/21,549.72 = 8,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.08x = 21,549.72 × 8,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.08x = 184,079,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,079,432.22/15,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.81

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