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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.49, 21,490.04 and 8,498.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.49, 21,490.04 and 8,498.91 is: 11,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.49 : 21,490.04 = 8,498.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.49/21,490.04 = 8,498.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.49x = 21,490.04 × 8,498.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.49x = 182,641,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,641,873.36/15,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.50

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