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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.93, 21,556.86 and 8,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.93, 21,556.86 and 8,547.35 is: 11,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.93 : 21,556.86 = 8,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.93/21,556.86 = 8,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.93x = 21,556.86 × 8,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.93x = 184,254,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,254,027.32/15,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.33

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