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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.31, 21,459.43 and 8,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.31, 21,459.43 and 8,476.75 is: 11,697.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.31 : 21,459.43 = 8,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.31/21,459.43 = 8,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.31x = 21,459.43 × 8,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.31x = 181,906,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,906,260.67/15,550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.92

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