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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.04, 21,475.26 and 8,488.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.04, 21,475.26 and 8,488.71 is: 11,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.04 : 21,475.26 = 8,488.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.04/21,475.26 = 8,488.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.04x = 21,475.26 × 8,488.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.04x = 182,297,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,297,254.31/15,562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.23

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