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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.32, 21,421.23 and 8,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.32, 21,421.23 and 8,808.23 is: 12,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.32 : 21,421.23 = 8,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.32/21,421.23 = 8,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.32x = 21,421.23 × 8,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.32x = 188,683,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683,120.72/15,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.60

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