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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.13, 21,476.79 and 8,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.13, 21,476.79 and 8,489.40 is: 11,715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.13 : 21,476.79 = 8,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.13/21,476.79 = 8,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.13x = 21,476.79 × 8,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.13x = 182,325,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,325,061.03/15,563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.19

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