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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.89, 21,555.37 and 8,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.89, 21,555.37 and 8,546.30 is: 11,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.89 : 21,555.37 = 8,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.89/21,555.37 = 8,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.89x = 21,555.37 × 8,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.89x = 184,218,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,218,658.63/15,619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,793.85

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