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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.70, 21,476.63 and 8,489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.70, 21,476.63 and 8,489.17 is: 11,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.70 : 21,476.63 = 8,489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.70/21,476.63 = 8,489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.70x = 21,476.63 × 8,489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.70x = 182,318,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,318,763.10/15,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.11

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