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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.98, 21,493.44 and 8,861.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.98, 21,493.44 and 8,861.58 is: 12,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.98 : 21,493.44 = 8,861.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.98/21,493.44 = 8,861.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.98x = 21,493.44 × 8,861.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.98x = 190,465,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,465,838.04/15,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.32

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