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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.04, 21,554.84 and 8,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.04, 21,554.84 and 8,903.59 is: 12,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.04 : 21,554.84 = 8,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.04/21,554.84 = 8,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.04x = 21,554.84 × 8,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.04x = 191,915,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,915,426.25/15,619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.28

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