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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.48, 21,478.80 and 8,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.48, 21,478.80 and 8,490.96 is: 11,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.48 : 21,478.80 = 8,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.48/21,478.80 = 8,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.48x = 21,478.80 × 8,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.48x = 182,375,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,375,631.65/15,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.43

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