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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.11, 21,614.79 and 8,857.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.11, 21,614.79 and 8,857.04 is: 12,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.11 : 21,614.79 = 8,857.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.11/21,614.79 = 8,857.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.11x = 21,614.79 × 8,857.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.11x = 191,443,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,443,016.53/15,663.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.54

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