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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.13, 21,491.51 and 8,859.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.13, 21,491.51 and 8,859.37 is: 12,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.13 : 21,491.51 = 8,859.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.13/21,491.51 = 8,859.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.13x = 21,491.51 × 8,859.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.13x = 190,401,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,401,238.95/15,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.27

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