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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.62, 21,482.34 and 8,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.62, 21,482.34 and 8,493.46 is: 11,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.62 : 21,482.34 = 8,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.62/21,482.34 = 8,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.62x = 21,482.34 × 8,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.62x = 182,459,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,459,395.50/15,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.20

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