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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.27, 21,558.69 and 8,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.27, 21,558.69 and 8,548.68 is: 11,797.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.27 : 21,558.69 = 8,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.27/21,558.69 = 8,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.27x = 21,558.69 × 8,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.27x = 184,298,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,298,342.03/15,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.16

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