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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.32, 21,473.76 and 8,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.32, 21,473.76 and 8,487.14 is: 11,712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.32 : 21,473.76 = 8,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.32/21,473.76 = 8,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.32x = 21,473.76 × 8,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.32x = 182,250,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,250,807.45/15,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,712.54

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