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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.66, 21,483.09 and 8,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.66, 21,483.09 and 8,494.02 is: 11,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.66 : 21,483.09 = 8,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.66/21,483.09 = 8,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.66x = 21,483.09 × 8,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.66x = 182,477,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,477,796.12/15,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.59

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