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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.56, 21,550.72 and 8,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.56, 21,550.72 and 8,902.68 is: 12,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.56 : 21,550.72 = 8,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.56/21,550.72 = 8,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.56x = 21,550.72 × 8,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.56x = 191,859,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,859,163.93/15,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.84

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