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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.50, 21,475.41 and 8,847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.50, 21,475.41 and 8,847.41 is: 12,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.50 : 21,475.41 = 8,847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.50/21,475.41 = 8,847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.50x = 21,475.41 × 8,847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.50x = 190,001,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001,757.19/15,561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.73

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