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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.80, 21,555.48 and 8,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.80, 21,555.48 and 8,546.52 is: 11,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.80 : 21,555.48 = 8,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.80/21,555.48 = 8,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.80x = 21,555.48 × 8,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.80x = 184,224,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,224,340.93/15,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.28

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