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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.55, 21,489.21 and 8,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.55, 21,489.21 and 8,858.14 is: 12,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.55 : 21,489.21 = 8,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.55/21,489.21 = 8,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.55x = 21,489.21 × 8,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.55x = 190,354,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,354,430.67/15,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.50

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