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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.14, 21,481.52 and 8,492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.14, 21,481.52 and 8,492.56 is: 11,719.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.14 : 21,481.52 = 8,492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.14/21,481.52 = 8,492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.14x = 21,481.52 × 8,492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.14x = 182,433,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433,001.32/15,566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.86

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