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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.79, 21,485.45 and 8,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.79, 21,485.45 and 8,495.60 is: 11,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.79 : 21,485.45 = 8,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.79/21,485.45 = 8,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.79x = 21,485.45 × 8,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.79x = 182,531,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,531,735.61/15,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.21

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