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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.99, 21,490.62 and 8,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.99, 21,490.62 and 8,858.60 is: 12,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.99 : 21,490.62 = 8,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.99/21,490.62 = 8,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.99x = 21,490.62 × 8,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.99x = 190,376,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,376,806.33/15,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.81

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