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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.79, 21,458.71 and 8,476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.79, 21,458.71 and 8,476.21 is: 11,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.79 : 21,458.71 = 8,476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.79/21,458.71 = 8,476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.79x = 21,458.71 × 8,476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.79x = 181,888,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,888,489.91/15,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.17

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