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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.72, 21,861.12 and 15,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.72, 21,861.12 and 15,552 is: 21,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.72 : 21,861.12 = 15,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.72/21,861.12 = 15,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.72x = 21,861.12 × 15,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.72x = 339,984,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,984,138.24/15,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.47

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