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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.47, 21,504.35 and 8,867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.47, 21,504.35 and 8,867.97 is: 12,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.47 : 21,504.35 = 8,867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.47/21,504.35 = 8,867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.47x = 21,504.35 × 8,867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.47x = 190,699,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,699,952.84/15,582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.11

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