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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.40, 21,489.72 and 8,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.40, 21,489.72 and 8,498.66 is: 11,728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.40 : 21,489.72 = 8,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.40/21,489.72 = 8,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.40x = 21,489.72 × 8,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.40x = 182,633,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,633,823.78/15,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.05

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