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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.42, 21,474.23 and 8,847.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.42, 21,474.23 and 8,847.33 is: 12,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.42 : 21,474.23 = 8,847.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.42/21,474.23 = 8,847.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.42x = 21,474.23 × 8,847.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.42x = 189,989,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,989,555.07/15,561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.01

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