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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.82, 21,481.47 and 8,852.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.82, 21,481.47 and 8,852.63 is: 12,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.82 : 21,481.47 = 8,852.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.82/21,481.47 = 8,852.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.82x = 21,481.47 × 8,852.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.82x = 190,167,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,167,398.36/15,565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.99

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