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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.73, 21,481.92 and 8,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.73, 21,481.92 and 8,493 is: 11,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.73 : 21,481.92 = 8,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.73/21,481.92 = 8,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.73x = 21,481.92 × 8,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.73x = 182,445,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,445,946.56/15,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.25

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