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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.32, 21,478.96 and 8,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.32, 21,478.96 and 8,490.74 is: 11,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.32 : 21,478.96 = 8,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.32/21,478.96 = 8,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.32x = 21,478.96 × 8,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.32x = 182,372,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,372,168.05/15,564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.32

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