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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.90, 21,480.84 and 8,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.90, 21,480.84 and 8,851.53 is: 12,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.90 : 21,480.84 = 8,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.90/21,480.84 = 8,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.90x = 21,480.84 × 8,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.90x = 190,138,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,138,299.69/15,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.05

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