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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.49, 21,556.79 and 8,546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.49, 21,556.79 and 8,546.91 is: 11,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.49 : 21,556.79 = 8,546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.49/21,556.79 = 8,546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.49x = 21,556.79 × 8,546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.49x = 184,243,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243,901.28/15,620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.01

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