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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.62, 21,423.12 and 8,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.62, 21,423.12 and 8,809.56 is: 12,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.62 : 21,423.12 = 8,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.62/21,423.12 = 8,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.62x = 21,423.12 × 8,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.62x = 188,728,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,728,261.03/15,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.49

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