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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.89, 21,553.85 and 8,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.89, 21,553.85 and 8,904.29 is: 12,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.89 : 21,553.85 = 8,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.89/21,553.85 = 8,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.89x = 21,553.85 × 8,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.89x = 191,921,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,921,645.51/15,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.79

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