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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.41, 21,525.81 and 8,884.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.41, 21,525.81 and 8,884.67 is: 12,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.41 : 21,525.81 = 8,884.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.41/21,525.81 = 8,884.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.41x = 21,525.81 × 8,884.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.41x = 191,249,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,249,610.70/15,598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.84

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