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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.89, 21,491.74 and 8,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.89, 21,491.74 and 8,499.84 is: 11,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.89 : 21,491.74 = 8,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.89/21,491.74 = 8,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.89x = 21,491.74 × 8,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.89x = 182,676,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,676,351.32/15,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.65

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