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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.74, 21,459.78 and 8,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.74, 21,459.78 and 8,477.10 is: 11,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.74 : 21,459.78 = 8,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.74/21,459.78 = 8,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.74x = 21,459.78 × 8,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.74x = 181,916,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,916,701.04/15,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.27

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