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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.25, 21,555.91 and 8,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.25, 21,555.91 and 8,546.67 is: 11,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.25 : 21,555.91 = 8,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.25/21,555.91 = 8,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.25x = 21,555.91 × 8,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.25x = 184,231,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,231,249.32/15,620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.39

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