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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.24, 21,473.08 and 8,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.24, 21,473.08 and 8,486.68 is: 11,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.24 : 21,473.08 = 8,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.24/21,473.08 = 8,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.24x = 21,473.08 × 8,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.24x = 182,235,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,235,158.57/15,560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.59

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