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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.08, 21,457.08 and 8,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.08, 21,457.08 and 8,475.08 is: 11,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.08 : 21,457.08 = 8,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.08/21,457.08 = 8,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.08x = 21,457.08 × 8,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.08x = 181,850,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,850,469.57/15,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.26

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