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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.79, 21,475.14 and 8,488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.79, 21,475.14 and 8,488.06 is: 11,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.79 : 21,475.14 = 8,488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.79/21,475.14 = 8,488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.79x = 21,475.14 × 8,488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.79x = 182,282,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,282,330.52/15,561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.45

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