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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.80, 21,527.77 and 8,885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.80, 21,527.77 and 8,885.71 is: 12,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.80 : 21,527.77 = 8,885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.80/21,527.77 = 8,885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.80x = 21,527.77 × 8,885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.80x = 191,289,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,289,566.55/15,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.31

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