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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.06, 21,475.64 and 8,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.06, 21,475.64 and 8,847.52 is: 12,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.06 : 21,475.64 = 8,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.06/21,475.64 = 8,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.06x = 21,475.64 × 8,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.06x = 190,006,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,006,122.84/15,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.58

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