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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.81, 21,552.62 and 8,544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.81, 21,552.62 and 8,544.29 is: 11,791.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.81 : 21,552.62 = 8,544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.81/21,552.62 = 8,544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.81x = 21,552.62 × 8,544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.81x = 184,151,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,151,685.06/15,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.13

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