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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.68, 21,554.40 and 8,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.68, 21,554.40 and 8,545.92 is: 11,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.68 : 21,554.40 = 8,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.68/21,554.40 = 8,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.68x = 21,554.40 × 8,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.68x = 184,202,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,202,178.05/15,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,792.95

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