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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.10, 21,472.56 and 8,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.10, 21,472.56 and 8,486.28 is: 11,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.10 : 21,472.56 = 8,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.10/21,472.56 = 8,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.10x = 21,472.56 × 8,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.10x = 182,222,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,222,156.48/15,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.86

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