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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.92, 21,473.53 and 8,846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.92, 21,473.53 and 8,846.83 is: 12,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.92 : 21,473.53 = 8,846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.92/21,473.53 = 8,846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.92x = 21,473.53 × 8,846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.92x = 189,972,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,972,669.41/15,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.32

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