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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.84, 21,490.68 and 8,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.84, 21,490.68 and 8,499.32 is: 11,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.84 : 21,490.68 = 8,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.84/21,490.68 = 8,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.84x = 21,490.68 × 8,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.84x = 182,656,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,656,166.34/15,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.15

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