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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.53, 21,490.80 and 8,858.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.53, 21,490.80 and 8,858.21 is: 12,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.53 : 21,490.80 = 8,858.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.53/21,490.80 = 8,858.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.53x = 21,490.80 × 8,858.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.53x = 190,370,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,370,019.47/15,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.95

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