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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.43, 21,555.19 and 8,905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.43, 21,555.19 and 8,905.69 is: 12,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.43 : 21,555.19 = 8,905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.43/21,555.19 = 8,905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.43x = 21,555.19 × 8,905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.43x = 191,963,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,963,763.88/15,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.07

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