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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.17, 21,475.82 and 8,488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.17, 21,475.82 and 8,488.61 is: 11,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.17 : 21,475.82 = 8,488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.17/21,475.82 = 8,488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.17x = 21,475.82 × 8,488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.17x = 182,299,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,299,710.59/15,562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.29

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