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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.82, 21,479.97 and 8,491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.82, 21,479.97 and 8,491.63 is: 11,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.82 : 21,479.97 = 8,491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.82/21,479.97 = 8,491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.82x = 21,479.97 × 8,491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.82x = 182,399,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,399,957.65/15,564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.73

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