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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.60, 21,478.31 and 8,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.60, 21,478.31 and 8,849.30 is: 12,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.60 : 21,478.31 = 8,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.60/21,478.31 = 8,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.60x = 21,478.31 × 8,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.60x = 190,068,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,068,008.68/15,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.56

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