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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.71, 21,476.43 and 8,489.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.71, 21,476.43 and 8,489.37 is: 11,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.71 : 21,476.43 = 8,489.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.71/21,476.43 = 8,489.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.71x = 21,476.43 × 8,489.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.71x = 182,321,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,321,360.55/15,562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.27

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