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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.89, 21,556.32 and 8,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.89, 21,556.32 and 8,546.84 is: 11,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.89 : 21,556.32 = 8,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.89/21,556.32 = 8,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.89x = 21,556.32 × 8,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.89x = 184,238,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,238,418.03/15,620.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.36

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