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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.99, 21,480.12 and 8,850.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.99, 21,480.12 and 8,850.62 is: 12,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.99 : 21,480.12 = 8,850.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.99/21,480.12 = 8,850.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.99x = 21,480.12 × 8,850.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.99x = 190,112,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,112,272.27/15,563.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.88

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