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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.30, 21,551.99 and 8,543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.30, 21,551.99 and 8,543.75 is: 11,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.30 : 21,551.99 = 8,543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.30/21,551.99 = 8,543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.30x = 21,551.99 × 8,543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.30x = 184,134,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,134,664.08/15,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.43

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