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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.88, 21,488.28 and 8,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.88, 21,488.28 and 8,856.56 is: 12,221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.88 : 21,488.28 = 8,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.88/21,488.28 = 8,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.88x = 21,488.28 × 8,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.88x = 190,312,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,312,241.12/15,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.53

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