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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.53, 21,017.96 and 8,858.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.53, 21,017.96 and 8,858.81 is: 12,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.53 : 21,017.96 = 8,858.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.53/21,017.96 = 8,858.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.53x = 21,017.96 × 8,858.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.53x = 186,194,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,194,249.86/15,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.68

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