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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.32, 21,485.46 and 8,495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.32, 21,485.46 and 8,495.62 is: 11,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.32 : 21,485.46 = 8,495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.32/21,485.46 = 8,495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.32x = 21,485.46 × 8,495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.32x = 182,532,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,532,303.69/15,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.85

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