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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.98, 21,489.34 and 8,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.98, 21,489.34 and 8,498.41 is: 11,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.98 : 21,489.34 = 8,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.98/21,489.34 = 8,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.98x = 21,489.34 × 8,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.98x = 182,625,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,625,221.95/15,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,727.81

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