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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.32, 21,480.34 and 8,491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.32, 21,480.34 and 8,491.74 is: 11,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.32 : 21,480.34 = 8,491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.32/21,480.34 = 8,491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.32x = 21,480.34 × 8,491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.32x = 182,405,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,405,462.39/15,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.71

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