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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.59, 21,476.39 and 8,489.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.59, 21,476.39 and 8,489.01 is: 11,714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.59 : 21,476.39 = 8,489.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.59/21,476.39 = 8,489.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.59x = 21,476.39 × 8,489.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.59x = 182,313,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,313,247.03/15,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.84

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