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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.11, 21,477.52 and 8,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.11, 21,477.52 and 8,848.73 is: 12,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.11 : 21,477.52 = 8,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.11/21,477.52 = 8,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.11x = 21,477.52 × 8,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.11x = 190,048,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,048,775.55/15,562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.28

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