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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.77, 21,476.64 and 8,489.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.77, 21,476.64 and 8,489.31 is: 11,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.77 : 21,476.64 = 8,489.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.77/21,476.64 = 8,489.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.77x = 21,476.64 × 8,489.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.77x = 182,321,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,321,854.72/15,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.26

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