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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.72, 21,481.32 and 8,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.72, 21,481.32 and 8,492.44 is: 11,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.72 : 21,481.32 = 8,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.72/21,481.32 = 8,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.72x = 21,481.32 × 8,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.72x = 182,428,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,428,821.22/15,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.91

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