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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,616.63, 21,550.76 and 8,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,616.63, 21,550.76 and 8,902.04 is: 12,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.63 : 21,550.76 = 8,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.63/21,550.76 = 8,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.63x = 21,550.76 × 8,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.63x = 191,845,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,845,608.67/15,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.70

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