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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.38, 21,558.87 and 8,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.38, 21,558.87 and 8,548.80 is: 11,797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.38 : 21,558.87 = 8,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.38/21,558.87 = 8,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.38x = 21,558.87 × 8,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.38x = 184,302,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,302,467.86/15,622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.34

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