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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.04, 21,460.84 and 8,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.04, 21,460.84 and 8,477.88 is: 11,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.04 : 21,460.84 = 8,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.04/21,460.84 = 8,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.04x = 21,460.84 × 8,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.04x = 181,942,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,942,426.22/15,551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.70

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