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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.48, 21,485.77 and 8,495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.48, 21,485.77 and 8,495.75 is: 11,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.48 : 21,485.77 = 8,495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.48/21,485.77 = 8,495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.48x = 21,485.77 × 8,495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.48x = 182,537,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,537,580.57/15,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.07

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