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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.46, 21,488.46 and 8,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.46, 21,488.46 and 8,497.82 is: 11,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.46 : 21,488.46 = 8,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.46/21,488.46 = 8,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.46x = 21,488.46 × 8,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.46x = 182,605,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,605,065.16/15,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.91

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