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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.32, 21,476.52 and 8,489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.32, 21,476.52 and 8,489.13 is: 11,715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.32 : 21,476.52 = 8,489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.32/21,476.52 = 8,489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.32x = 21,476.52 × 8,489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.32x = 182,316,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,316,970.23/15,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.28

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