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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.42, 21,482.74 and 8,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.42, 21,482.74 and 8,493.82 is: 11,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.42 : 21,482.74 = 8,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.42/21,482.74 = 8,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.42x = 21,482.74 × 8,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.42x = 182,470,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,470,526.67/15,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.31

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