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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.05, 21,459.02 and 8,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.05, 21,459.02 and 8,476.47 is: 11,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.05 : 21,459.02 = 8,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.05/21,459.02 = 8,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.05x = 21,459.02 × 8,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.05x = 181,896,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896,696.88/15,550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.50

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