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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.42, 21,459.54 and 8,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.42, 21,459.54 and 8,476.84 is: 11,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.42 : 21,459.54 = 8,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.42/21,459.54 = 8,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.42x = 21,459.54 × 8,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.42x = 181,909,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,909,087.05/15,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.02

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