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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.13, 21,485.19 and 8,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.13, 21,485.19 and 8,495.10 is: 11,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.13 : 21,485.19 = 8,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.13/21,485.19 = 8,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.13x = 21,485.19 × 8,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.13x = 182,518,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,518,837.57/15,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.12

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