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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.30, 21,419.86 and 8,807.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.30, 21,419.86 and 8,807.22 is: 12,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.30 : 21,419.86 = 8,807.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.30/21,419.86 = 8,807.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.30x = 21,419.86 × 8,807.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.30x = 188,649,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,649,419.39/15,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.23

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