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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.85, 21,556.60 and 8,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.85, 21,556.60 and 8,547.19 is: 11,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.85 : 21,556.60 = 8,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.85/21,556.60 = 8,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.85x = 21,556.60 × 8,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.85x = 184,248,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,248,280.69/15,620.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.02

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