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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.83, 21,474.67 and 8,487.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.83, 21,474.67 and 8,487.83 is: 11,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.83 : 21,474.67 = 8,487.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.83/21,474.67 = 8,487.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.83x = 21,474.67 × 8,487.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.83x = 182,273,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,273,348.27/15,561.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,712.85

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