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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.85, 21,468.99 and 8,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.85, 21,468.99 and 8,842.55 is: 12,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.85 : 21,468.99 = 8,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.85/21,468.99 = 8,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.85x = 21,468.99 × 8,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.85x = 189,840,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,840,623.85/15,557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.24

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