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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.03, 21,474.26 and 8,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.03, 21,474.26 and 8,487.90 is: 11,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.03 : 21,474.26 = 8,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.03/21,474.26 = 8,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.03x = 21,474.26 × 8,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.03x = 182,271,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,271,329.01/15,561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.32

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