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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.73, 21,470.20 and 8,843.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.73, 21,470.20 and 8,843.43 is: 12,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.73 : 21,470.20 = 8,843.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.73/21,470.20 = 8,843.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.73x = 21,470.20 × 8,843.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.73x = 189,870,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,870,135.00/15,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.44

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