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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.98, 21,556.05 and 8,547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.98, 21,556.05 and 8,547.54 is: 11,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.98 : 21,556.05 = 8,547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.98/21,556.05 = 8,547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.98x = 21,556.05 × 8,547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.98x = 184,251,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,251,199.62/15,620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.11

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