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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.40, 21,554.68 and 8,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.40, 21,554.68 and 8,545.80 is: 11,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.40 : 21,554.68 = 8,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.40/21,554.68 = 8,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.40x = 21,554.68 × 8,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.40x = 184,201,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201,941.62/15,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,793.15

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