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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.56, 21,486.12 and 8,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.56, 21,486.12 and 8,496.10 is: 11,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.56 : 21,486.12 = 8,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.56/21,486.12 = 8,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.56x = 21,486.12 × 8,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.56x = 182,548,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,548,224.13/15,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.69

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