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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.84, 21,460.16 and 8,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.84, 21,460.16 and 8,477.26 is: 11,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.84 : 21,460.16 = 8,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.84/21,460.16 = 8,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.84x = 21,460.16 × 8,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.84x = 181,923,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,923,355.96/15,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.62

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