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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.10, 21,472.70 and 8,486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.10, 21,472.70 and 8,486.37 is: 11,711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.10 : 21,472.70 = 8,486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.10/21,472.70 = 8,486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.10x = 21,472.70 × 8,486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.10x = 182,225,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,225,234.67/15,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.06

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