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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.67, 21,553.94 and 8,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.67, 21,553.94 and 8,448.73 is: 11,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.67 : 21,553.94 = 8,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.67/21,553.94 = 8,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.67x = 21,553.94 × 8,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.67x = 182,103,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,103,323.37/15,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.34

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