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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.08, 21,482.56 and 8,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.08, 21,482.56 and 8,493.52 is: 11,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.08 : 21,482.56 = 8,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.08/21,482.56 = 8,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.08x = 21,482.56 × 8,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.08x = 182,462,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462,553.01/15,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.05

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