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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,559.99, 21,473.06 and 8,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,559.99, 21,473.06 and 8,486.47 is: 11,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,559.99 : 21,473.06 = 8,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,559.99/21,473.06 = 8,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,559.99x = 21,473.06 × 8,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,559.99x = 182,230,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,230,479.50/15,559.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.48

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