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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.42, 21,458.80 and 8,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.42, 21,458.80 and 8,835.16 is: 12,192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.42 : 21,458.80 = 8,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.42/21,458.80 = 8,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.42x = 21,458.80 × 8,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.42x = 189,591,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,591,779.94/15,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.07

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