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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.72, 21,479.94 and 8,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.72, 21,479.94 and 8,491.44 is: 11,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.72 : 21,479.94 = 8,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.72/21,479.94 = 8,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.72x = 21,479.94 × 8,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.72x = 182,395,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,395,621.71/15,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.53

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