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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.50, 21,478.17 and 8,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.50, 21,478.17 and 8,849.41 is: 12,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.50 : 21,478.17 = 8,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.50/21,478.17 = 8,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.50x = 21,478.17 × 8,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.50x = 190,069,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,069,132.38/15,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.49

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