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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.36, 21,459.18 and 8,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.36, 21,459.18 and 8,476.72 is: 11,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.36 : 21,459.18 = 8,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.36/21,459.18 = 8,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.36x = 21,459.18 × 8,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.36x = 181,903,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,903,460.29/15,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.70

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