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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.08, 21,475.67 and 8,848.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.08, 21,475.67 and 8,848.11 is: 12,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.08 : 21,475.67 = 8,848.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.08/21,475.67 = 8,848.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.08x = 21,475.67 × 8,848.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.08x = 190,019,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,019,046.24/15,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.39

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