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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.69, 21,480.64 and 8,851.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.69, 21,480.64 and 8,851.14 is: 12,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.69 : 21,480.64 = 8,851.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.69/21,480.64 = 8,851.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.69x = 21,480.64 × 8,851.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.69x = 190,128,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,128,151.93/15,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.57

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