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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.18, 21,557.60 and 8,907.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.18, 21,557.60 and 8,907.45 is: 12,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.18 : 21,557.60 = 8,907.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.18/21,557.60 = 8,907.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.18x = 21,557.60 × 8,907.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.18x = 192,023,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,023,244.12/15,621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.49

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