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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.32, 21,475.96 and 8,488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.32, 21,475.96 and 8,488.72 is: 11,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.32 : 21,475.96 = 8,488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.32/21,475.96 = 8,488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.32x = 21,475.96 × 8,488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.32x = 182,303,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,303,411.17/15,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.41

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