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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.77, 21,555.25 and 8,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.77, 21,555.25 and 8,546.18 is: 11,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.77 : 21,555.25 = 8,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.77/21,555.25 = 8,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.77x = 21,555.25 × 8,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.77x = 184,214,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,214,917.30/15,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,793.70

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