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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.02, 21,476.19 and 8,848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.02, 21,476.19 and 8,848.26 is: 12,210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.02 : 21,476.19 = 8,848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.02/21,476.19 = 8,848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.02x = 21,476.19 × 8,848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.02x = 190,026,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,026,956.74/15,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.94

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