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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.84, 21,558.48 and 8,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.84, 21,558.48 and 8,548.56 is: 11,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.84 : 21,558.48 = 8,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.84/21,558.48 = 8,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.84x = 21,558.48 × 8,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.84x = 184,293,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,293,959.79/15,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.20

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