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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.08, 21,423.43 and 8,808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.08, 21,423.43 and 8,808.34 is: 12,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.08 : 21,423.43 = 8,808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.08/21,423.43 = 8,808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.08x = 21,423.43 × 8,808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.08x = 188,704,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,704,780.39/15,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.18

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