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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.31, 21,473.34 and 8,486.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.31, 21,473.34 and 8,486.85 is: 11,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.31 : 21,473.34 = 8,486.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.31/21,473.34 = 8,486.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.31x = 21,473.34 × 8,486.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.31x = 182,241,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,241,015.58/15,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.91

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