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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.54, 21,478.64 and 8,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.54, 21,478.64 and 8,490.96 is: 11,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.54 : 21,478.64 = 8,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.54/21,478.64 = 8,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.54x = 21,478.64 × 8,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.54x = 182,374,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,374,273.09/15,564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.29

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