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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.82, 21,470.88 and 8,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.82, 21,470.88 and 8,485.12 is: 11,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.82 : 21,470.88 = 8,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.82/21,470.88 = 8,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.82x = 21,470.88 × 8,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.82x = 182,182,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,182,993.31/15,558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.31

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