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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.70, 21,475.25 and 8,488.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.70, 21,475.25 and 8,488.17 is: 11,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.70 : 21,475.25 = 8,488.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.70/21,475.25 = 8,488.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.70x = 21,475.25 × 8,488.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.70x = 182,285,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,285,572.79/15,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.73

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