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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.25, 21,556.41 and 8,547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.25, 21,556.41 and 8,547.15 is: 11,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.25 : 21,556.41 = 8,547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.25/21,556.41 = 8,547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.25x = 21,556.41 × 8,547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.25x = 184,245,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,245,869.73/15,620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.32

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