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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.06, 21,486.96 and 8,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.06, 21,486.96 and 8,854.98 is: 12,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.06 : 21,486.96 = 8,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.06/21,486.96 = 8,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.06x = 21,486.96 × 8,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.06x = 190,266,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,266,601.06/15,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.03

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