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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.59, 21,155.60 and 8,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.59, 21,155.60 and 8,955.56 is: 12,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.59 : 21,155.60 = 8,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.59/21,155.60 = 8,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.59x = 21,155.60 × 8,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.59x = 189,460,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,460,320.41/15,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.90

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