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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.16, 21,460.88 and 8,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.16, 21,460.88 and 8,477.88 is: 11,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.16 : 21,460.88 = 8,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.16/21,460.88 = 8,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.16x = 21,460.88 × 8,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.16x = 181,942,765.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,942,765.33/15,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.63

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