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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.20, 21,491.52 and 8,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.20, 21,491.52 and 8,858.66 is: 12,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.20 : 21,491.52 = 8,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.20/21,491.52 = 8,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.20x = 21,491.52 × 8,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.20x = 190,385,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,385,927.89/15,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.23

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