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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.41, 21,475.78 and 8,489.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.41, 21,475.78 and 8,489.09 is: 11,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.41 : 21,475.78 = 8,489.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.41/21,475.78 = 8,489.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.41x = 21,475.78 × 8,489.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.41x = 182,309,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,309,700.64/15,562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.75

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