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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.68, 21,482.14 and 8,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.68, 21,482.14 and 8,493.16 is: 11,720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.68 : 21,482.14 = 8,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.68/21,482.14 = 8,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.68x = 21,482.14 × 8,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.68x = 182,451,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,451,252.16/15,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.63

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