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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.38, 21,019.61 and 8,856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.38, 21,019.61 and 8,856.46 is: 12,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.38 : 21,019.61 = 8,856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.38/21,019.61 = 8,856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.38x = 21,019.61 × 8,856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.38x = 186,159,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,159,357.32/15,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.50

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