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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.46, 21,487.08 and 8,496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.46, 21,487.08 and 8,496.82 is: 11,725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.46 : 21,487.08 = 8,496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.46/21,487.08 = 8,496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.46x = 21,487.08 × 8,496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.46x = 182,571,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571,851.09/15,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.53

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