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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.22, 21,472.88 and 8,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.22, 21,472.88 and 8,486.63 is: 11,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.22 : 21,472.88 = 8,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.22/21,472.88 = 8,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.22x = 21,472.88 × 8,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.22x = 182,232,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232,237.80/15,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.42

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