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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.10, 21,491.52 and 8,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.10, 21,491.52 and 8,499.88 is: 11,730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.10 : 21,491.52 = 8,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.10/21,491.52 = 8,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.10x = 21,491.52 × 8,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.10x = 182,675,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,675,341.02/15,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.18

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