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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.52, 21,491.16 and 8,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.52, 21,491.16 and 8,499.92 is: 11,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.52 : 21,491.16 = 8,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.52/21,491.16 = 8,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.52x = 21,491.16 × 8,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.52x = 182,673,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,673,140.71/15,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.73

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