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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.40, 21,553.59 and 8,544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.40, 21,553.59 and 8,544.94 is: 11,792.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.40 : 21,553.59 = 8,544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.40/21,553.59 = 8,544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.40x = 21,553.59 × 8,544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.40x = 184,174,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,174,133.33/15,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,792.13

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