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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.84, 21,487.77 and 8,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.84, 21,487.77 and 8,497.68 is: 11,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.84 : 21,487.77 = 8,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.84/21,487.77 = 8,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.84x = 21,487.77 × 8,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.84x = 182,596,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,596,193.37/15,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.80

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