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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.81, 21,555.84 and 8,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.81, 21,555.84 and 8,546.22 is: 11,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.81 : 21,555.84 = 8,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.81/21,555.84 = 8,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.81x = 21,555.84 × 8,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.81x = 184,220,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,220,800.41/15,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.05

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