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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.79, 21,482.16 and 8,493.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.79, 21,482.16 and 8,493.21 is: 11,720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.79 : 21,482.16 = 8,493.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.79/21,482.16 = 8,493.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.79x = 21,482.16 × 8,493.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.79x = 182,452,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,452,496.13/15,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.62

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