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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.02, 21,502.89 and 8,866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.02, 21,502.89 and 8,866.02 is: 12,236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.02 : 21,502.89 = 8,866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.02/21,502.89 = 8,866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.02x = 21,502.89 × 8,866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.02x = 190,645,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,645,052.80/15,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.51

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