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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.74, 21,477.81 and 8,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.74, 21,477.81 and 8,489.74 is: 11,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.74 : 21,477.81 = 8,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.74/21,477.81 = 8,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.74x = 21,477.81 × 8,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.74x = 182,341,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,341,022.67/15,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,715.76

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