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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.78, 21,617.08 and 8,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.78, 21,617.08 and 8,855.46 is: 12,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.78 : 21,617.08 = 8,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.78/21,617.08 = 8,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.78x = 21,617.08 × 8,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.78x = 191,429,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,429,165.12/15,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.13

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