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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.96, 21,493.60 and 8,501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.96, 21,493.60 and 8,501.44 is: 11,732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.96 : 21,493.60 = 8,501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.96/21,493.60 = 8,501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.96x = 21,493.60 × 8,501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.96x = 182,726,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,726,550.78/15,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,732.07

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