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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.80, 21,483.60 and 8,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.80, 21,483.60 and 8,853.26 is: 12,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.80 : 21,483.60 = 8,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.80/21,483.60 = 8,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.80x = 21,483.60 × 8,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.80x = 190,199,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,199,896.54/15,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.52

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