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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.04, 21,485.75 and 8,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.04, 21,485.75 and 8,855.64 is: 12,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.04 : 21,485.75 = 8,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.04/21,485.75 = 8,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.04x = 21,485.75 × 8,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.04x = 190,270,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,270,067.13/15,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.05

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