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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.32, 21,475.80 and 8,488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.32, 21,475.80 and 8,488.59 is: 11,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.32 : 21,475.80 = 8,488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.32/21,475.80 = 8,488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.32x = 21,475.80 × 8,488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.32x = 182,299,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,299,261.12/15,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.14

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