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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.13, 21,554.39 and 8,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.13, 21,554.39 and 8,545.60 is: 11,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.13 : 21,554.39 = 8,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.13/21,554.39 = 8,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.13x = 21,554.39 × 8,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.13x = 184,195,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,195,195.18/15,619.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,792.92

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