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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.39, 21,480.32 and 8,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.39, 21,480.32 and 8,491.82 is: 11,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.39 : 21,480.32 = 8,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.39/21,480.32 = 8,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.39x = 21,480.32 × 8,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.39x = 182,407,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,407,010.98/15,565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.76

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