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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.22, 21,555.99 and 8,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.22, 21,555.99 and 8,546.76 is: 11,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.22 : 21,555.99 = 8,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.22/21,555.99 = 8,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.22x = 21,555.99 × 8,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.22x = 184,233,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233,873.09/15,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.58

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