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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.80, 21,479.42 and 8,850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.80, 21,479.42 and 8,850.28 is: 12,213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.80 : 21,479.42 = 8,850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.80/21,479.42 = 8,850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.80x = 21,479.42 × 8,850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.80x = 190,098,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,098,881.24/15,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.38

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