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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.57, 21,473.38 and 8,486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.57, 21,473.38 and 8,486.84 is: 11,711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.57 : 21,473.38 = 8,486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.57/21,473.38 = 8,486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.57x = 21,473.38 × 8,486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.57x = 182,241,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,241,140.32/15,560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.73

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