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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.64, 21,475.08 and 8,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.64, 21,475.08 and 8,488.08 is: 11,713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.64 : 21,475.08 = 8,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.64/21,475.08 = 8,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.64x = 21,475.08 × 8,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.64x = 182,282,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,282,197.05/15,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.56

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