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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.88, 21,491.04 and 8,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.88, 21,491.04 and 8,858.56 is: 12,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.88 : 21,491.04 = 8,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.88/21,491.04 = 8,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.88x = 21,491.04 × 8,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.88x = 190,379,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,379,667.30/15,573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.29

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