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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.99, 21,486.48 and 8,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.99, 21,486.48 and 8,855.60 is: 12,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.99 : 21,486.48 = 8,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.99/21,486.48 = 8,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.99x = 21,486.48 × 8,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.99x = 190,275,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,275,564.86/15,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.66

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