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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 21,478.50 and 8,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 21,478.50 and 8,850.51 is: 12,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 21,478.50 = 8,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/21,478.50 = 8,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 21,478.50 × 8,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 190,095,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,095,679.04/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.75

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