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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.92, 21,491.84 and 8,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.92, 21,491.84 and 8,500.28 is: 11,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.92 : 21,491.84 = 8,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.92/21,491.84 = 8,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.92x = 21,491.84 × 8,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.92x = 182,686,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,686,657.72/15,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.29

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