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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.62, 21,470.92 and 8,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.62, 21,470.92 and 8,485.08 is: 11,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.62 : 21,470.92 = 8,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.62/21,470.92 = 8,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.62x = 21,470.92 × 8,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.62x = 182,182,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,182,473.87/15,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.42

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