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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.03, 21,479.49 and 8,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.03, 21,479.49 and 8,850.51 is: 12,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.03 : 21,479.49 = 8,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.03/21,479.49 = 8,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.03x = 21,479.49 × 8,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.03x = 190,104,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,104,441.04/15,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.56

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