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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.89, 21,553.99 and 8,545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.89, 21,553.99 and 8,545.30 is: 11,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.89 : 21,553.99 = 8,545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.89/21,553.99 = 8,545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.89x = 21,553.99 × 8,545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.89x = 184,185,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,185,235.50/15,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,792.46

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