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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.36, 21,556.41 and 8,546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.36, 21,556.41 and 8,546.94 is: 11,794.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.36 : 21,556.41 = 8,546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.36/21,556.41 = 8,546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.36x = 21,556.41 × 8,546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.36x = 184,241,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,241,235.10/15,620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.94

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