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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.41, 21,481.36 and 8,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.41, 21,481.36 and 8,492.82 is: 11,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.41 : 21,481.36 = 8,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.41/21,481.36 = 8,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.41x = 21,481.36 × 8,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.41x = 182,437,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,437,323.84/15,566.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.94

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