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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.52, 21,475.68 and 8,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.52, 21,475.68 and 8,488.88 is: 11,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.52 : 21,475.68 = 8,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.52/21,475.68 = 8,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.52x = 21,475.68 × 8,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.52x = 182,304,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,304,470.44/15,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.33

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